Champions League
Champions League play-off draw sets Benfica against Real Madrid
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The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw on January 30, 2026, paired Benfica with Real Madrid in a rematch just weeks after Benfica's dramatic victory. Newcastle United face a long trip to Qarabag, while Paris Saint-Germain meet Monaco in an all-French tie. The draw, held in Nyon, Switzerland, determines the final eight teams to join the top eight in the round of 16.
Arsenal advanced to the Champions League last 16 with a perfect record of eight wins, yet they have earned slightly less prize money than rivals Liverpool and Manchester City so far this season. The difference stems from UEFA's distribution formula, which rewards long-term European performance. Both Liverpool and City have banked £84 million, compared to Arsenal's £83.1 million.
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Raheem Sterling is without a club after his contract with Chelsea was mutually terminated on January 28, 2026. The 31-year-old winger faces a tight deadline to secure a move to a Champions League contender due to UEFA squad rules. He is in talks with clubs in England and Europe, prioritizing top-tier teams.
Real Madrid faces Benfica in the final matchday of the Champions League league phase, aiming for a win to secure direct qualification to the last 16. The Whites, currently third in the standings, will play at the Estadio da Luz on January 28, 2026, at 9 p.m. CET. A victory guarantees progression, while a draw or loss leaves their fate dependent on other results.
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Chelsea travel to Naples to face Napoli in Matchday 8 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League league phase on January 28, 2026. The Blues hold the eighth and final automatic qualification spot for the last 16 after a 1-0 win over Pafos, while Napoli sit 25th and must avoid defeat to keep their hopes alive. Goal difference could prove decisive in the tight standings.
Paris Saint-Germain host Newcastle United on Wednesday in a Champions League match that could secure an automatic spot in the round of 16 for the winner. Both teams sit on 13 points, with PSG in sixth after a recent defeat and Newcastle in seventh following a victory. Their head-to-head record favors the English side, who remain unbeaten in two prior meetings.
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With one match remaining in the Champions League league phase, Liverpool sit fourth and need a victory over Qarabag to secure a direct spot in the round of 16. Their recent 3-0 win over Marseille has strengthened their position among the top eight teams. The new format already outlines possible knockout matchups for the Reds and other English clubs.
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