The UEFA Champions League knockout phase begins on February 17-18, 2026, with high-stakes two-legged ties determining the Round of 16 participants. Teams like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain face injury concerns ahead of their respective matches against Benfica and Monaco. Fans in Canada can watch all games live on Fubo via DAZN coverage.
The 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout playoff round kicks off on February 17-18, following the official draw in Nyon. This new format features heavyweights such as Real Madrid, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain in survival battles over two legs. Matches air in the mid-afternoon for Canadian viewers, typically at 3:00 PM ET or 12:00 PM PT.
Real Madrid confronts Benfica without Jude Bellingham, ruled out for both legs due to a severe hamstring injury. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa also faces uncertainty over Kylian Mbappé, who has missed training sessions with left knee discomfort. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain approaches their French derby against Monaco in strong form, following a 5-0 victory over Marseille. PSG are listed as heavy favorites at -185 odds, though Fabian Ruiz remains a doubt with a knee issue.
Newcastle United prepares for their first knockout appearance in decades against Qarabağ in Baku. The team arrived early to adjust to the time difference, despite a minor concern for Bruno Guimarães. They enter as -250 betting favorites. Juventus faces a challenging trip to Istanbul against Galatasaray, where winger Francisco Conceição described the clash at Rams Park as "the toughest test of the season." Galatasaray, unbeaten at home in European play this year, carries +225 odds for an upset or +250 for a draw.
Expert picks highlight Newcastle as a lock to advance, Inter Milan as a value play against Bodø/Glimt, and Galatasaray as an upset alert. In Canada, Fubo provides the most reliable streaming option through integrated DAZN coverage, including Cloud DVR and multi-view features. No free trials or traditional cable options like TSN are available for the tournament.