Real Madrid will face Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in a quick rematch in the Champions League playoff round, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain are set to meet domestic rivals Monaco.
Benfica defeated Real Madrid 4-2 in their final league phase match on Wednesday, with a dramatic 98th-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin securing the Portuguese side the last play-off spot.
The two-legged Champions League playoff ties are scheduled for February, with fixtures as follows:
Real Madrid vs Benfica
Inter Milan vs Bodo/Glimt
PSG vs Monaco
Newcastle vs Qarabag
Juventus vs Galatasaray
Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge
Atalanta vs Dortmund
Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos
The playoff round will take place on February 17/18 and February 24/25, 2026. The round of 16 will also be played over two legs on March 10/11 and March 17/18, 2026.
The quarter-finals are scheduled for April 7/8 and April 14/15, 2026, followed by the semi-finals on April 28/29 and May 5/6, 2026. The 2025/26 Champions League season will culminate with the final on May 30, 2026.
Elijah Adeyemi
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