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Mourinho's Benfica Faces Real Madrid Again!
30 Jan
Summary
- Benfica secured an astonishing 4-2 victory against Real Madrid.
- Newcastle faces a 3,000-mile journey to Azerbaijan against Qarabag.
- Match first legs are scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2026.
Real Madrid will face José Mourinho's Benfica in an instant Champions League playoff rematch. Benfica achieved a remarkable 4-2 victory over the Spanish giants, with their goalkeeper scoring a late equalizer to secure progression. The first leg is set to be played in Lisbon.
Newcastle United faces an extensive 3,000-mile journey to Azerbaijan to compete against Qarabag in their playoff tie. Despite holding Paris Saint-Germain to a draw recently, Newcastle will be wary of Qarabag's home performance against Chelsea.
Paris Saint-Germain encounters familiar domestic opponents in Monaco. The first leg will be hosted by Monaco, who previously defeated PSG in league play. Bodø/Glimt, a notable surprise package, is set to host Inter Milan, aiming to replicate their recent successes against Manchester City and Atlético Madrid.
Other significant ties include Galatasaray versus Juventus, Club Brugge against Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund playing Atalanta, and Olympiakos facing Bayer Leverkusen. The initial matches are scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2026, with the second legs on February 24 and 25, 2026.
