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Tillman's UCL Double Seals Leverkusen's Knockout Berth
29 Jan
Summary
- Malik Tillman scored two goals to help Bayer Leverkusen advance.
- Tim Weah's Marseille was eliminated on goal differential.
- Several other USMNT players secured spots in the playoff round.
U.S. men's national team midfielder Malik Tillman delivered a standout performance, scoring two goals to help Bayer Leverkusen secure a spot in the Champions League knockout stage. His first-half brace against Villarreal on Wednesday, followed by a 3-0 victory, ensured Leverkusen's progression.
Elsewhere, Tim Weah's Marseille experienced a heartbreaking exit from the competition. Despite their efforts, they were eliminated on goal differential due to a last-minute goal in the Benfica-Real Madrid match, which ultimately pushed them below Marseille.
Several other USMNT players also advanced to the playoff rounds. Weston McKennie's Juventus and Folarin Balogun's Monaco both secured their places. Yunus Musah's Atalanta also qualified for the playoffs, demonstrating a strong presence of American talent in the competition's latter stages.
