UEFA Champions League
Champions League play-off draw sets stage for knockout clashes
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The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw took place on January 30, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland, pairing teams like Newcastle United against Qarabağ FK and Real Madrid with Benfica. These matches will determine the final eight spots in the round of 16, with first legs scheduled for February 17 and 18. Winners advance to face top-eight finishers in March.
AS Monaco has been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League playoffs, prompting the Principality club's CEO to express reservations about the matchup's impact on French teams' progression. Monaco advanced to the playoffs with a draw against Juventus, while PSG missed the top eight after being held by Newcastle United. The clubs, who met earlier in Ligue 1 with Monaco prevailing 1-0, will face off in a two-legged tie starting at Stade Louis II.
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Real Madrid faces SL Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, with direct qualification to the knockout stages at stake. The match pits interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa against former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho. Benfica enters on mixed form, while Real Madrid aims to secure a top-eight finish.
Tickets for the UEFA Champions League group stage match between Qarabag and Ajax went on sale today. The game is scheduled for December 10 at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku. Fans can purchase tickets exclusively through the iTicket.az platform.
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FC Barcelona has announced that all tickets for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt at Spotify Camp Nou will be allocated exclusively to club members. The decision aims to ensure supporter safety and prevent a repeat of the 2022 Europa League incident where thousands of away fans filled the stadium.