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Real Madrid Will Learn Champions League Playoff Opponent On January 30

Real Madrid Will Learn Champions League Playoff Opponent On January 30

It was a tough night in Lisbon for Real Madrid. After their 4-2 defeat, the Spanish side will not try to progress to the Round of 16 via the playoffs, as they did last year.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 28

Who will Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid face in the Champions League play-off round?

On Wednesday, it was confirmed that Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will enter the Champions League play-off round after both teams were defeated on the final league phase matchday.

Kylian Mbappe slams Real Madrid after Benfica defeat – 'This is not a champion team'

Real Madrid brought their league phase campaign to a disappointing end on Wednesday, as they lost 4-2 to Benfica in Lisbon. That result meant they fell into the Champions League play-off round for the second in a row, much to their disappointment.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 28

Jose Mourinho endorses Real Madrid as Champions League winners in spite of Benfica defeat

Real Madrid were beaten by former manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, as he masterminded a 4-2 win with current side Benfica. The Portuguese club qualified for the Champions League play-off round with the victory, so understandably, the 63-year-old was in a joyous mood.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / January 28

PSG Slips Out of Champions League Top 8

It will be either AS Monaco or Qarabag. The draw will take place on Friday, January 30. If Paris gets through this round, the European champions will play in the Round of 16 against either FC Barcelona or Chelsea FC.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 28

Atletico Madrid end league phase on sour note as Bodo/Glimt seal memorable win

Atletico Madrid 1-2 Bodo/Glimt Atletico Madrid have fallen to defeat in their final league phase match of the Champions League, with Bodo/Glimt coming from behind to win at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano.

Lens News / SempreInter.com / January 28

BVB 0-2 Inter Milan – Henrikh Mkhitaryan On Fierce Competition For Places: 'Never Know Who’s Going To Play'

Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan addressed the press after Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Speaking to Inter TV via FCInterNews, the 37-year-old opened up on his limited playing time this season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 28
Rosenior’s Cole Palmer answer gives a huge clue about attacker this weekend

Rosenior’s Cole Palmer answer gives a huge clue about attacker this weekend

Liam Rosenior was well deserving of a smug press conference after Chelsea won an important away win in Naples. He was asked about Cole Palmer’s second half appearance, and whether that was a pre-planned change as the attacker comes back from injury.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 28

Di Marzio – Inter Milan ‘Confident’ Of Signing Ex Aston Villa Winger In Transfer Window Finale

Serie A pacesetters Inter Milan are reportedly growing confident of signing Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Nerazzurri could sign the 26-year-old in the final days of the January transfer window.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 28
Yet another injury blow sours a great night for Manchester City

Yet another injury blow sours a great night for Manchester City

Manchester City clinched a vitally important top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase table with a professional 2-0 win over Galatasaray at the Etihad Stadium tonight.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 28

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa takes blame for Benfica defeat

Real Madrid saw their league phase top 8 hopes crash and burn on Wednesday after a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Benfica in the Champions League. The result means they finish 9th in the standings, which ensures a dreaded play-off tie for the second season in a row.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 28
Winners and Losers from Tottenham’s Statement-Making 2-0 Champions League Victory Against Eintracht Frankfurt

Winners and Losers from Tottenham’s Statement-Making 2-0 Champions League Victory Against Eintracht Frankfurt

Tottenham secured automatic Champions League round-of-16 qualification with a professional away victory in Germany. Tottenham delivered another composed European performance on Wednesday evening.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 28
Thomas Frank highlights ‘two’ attributes the team showed as Tottenham finish 4th in UCL group stage with 17 points

Thomas Frank highlights ‘two’ attributes the team showed as Tottenham finish 4th in UCL group stage with 17 points

Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the Champions League knockout rounds with a comfortable 2-0 victory over already-eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday evening.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / To The Lane And Back / January 28
3 Things We Learned from Tottenham’s Crucial 2-0 Champions League Victory Against Eintracht Frankfurt

3 Things We Learned from Tottenham’s Crucial 2-0 Champions League Victory Against Eintracht Frankfurt

Tottenham secured automatic Champions League round of 16 qualification with a professional away performance in Germany. Tottenham delivered another important European performance on Wednesday evening as they defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to guarantee their place in the top eight of the Champions League table.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 28
Slot drops mega clue about imminent January signing after Frimpong injury leaves Liverpool panicking

Slot drops mega clue about imminent January signing after Frimpong injury leaves Liverpool panicking

Arne Slot confirmed Liverpool are unlikely to sign defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window after Jeremie Frimpong picked up an injury against Qarabag.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 28
Arsenal beat impressive Kairat to finish UCL league phase perfect

Arsenal beat impressive Kairat to finish UCL league phase perfect

Arsenal secured a 3-2 victory over Kairat this evening, surviving a late scare to seal the points at the Emirates. With nothing riding on the result, Mikel Arteta still selected a decent starting line-up, and the Gunners began the contest with confidence and control.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 28
Leeds and Crystal Palace offered 12-goal forward this month

Leeds and Crystal Palace offered 12-goal forward this month

Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu has been linked with a move away from the Scottish club. As per TEAMtalk, Leeds United and Crystal Palace have been offered the opportunity to sign the 24-year-old striker, and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to make a move for him.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 28
'Feels like a solid signing': £40m star backed to end up at Aston Villa this month

'Feels like a solid signing': £40m star backed to end up at Aston Villa this month

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 28-year-old wants to leave the London club this month and has been linked with clubs like AC Milan and Juventus as well.

Empoli News / Caught Offside / January 28
Tottenham target in-form 23-year-old to replace error-prone star

Tottenham target in-form 23-year-old to replace error-prone star

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been linked with a move away from the club. According to a report from Talksport, Inter Milan are interested in signing the Italian goalkeeper, and Tottenham have identified Robin Roefs as a replacement.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 28
Champions League 2025-26: Who is advancing as knockout rounds begin?

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VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / January 28
A Manchester City wingers seems set to get the move he needs to further his career

A Manchester City wingers seems set to get the move he needs to further his career

It looked to be only a matter of time before Oscar Bobb left Manchester City on a permanent basis. Pep Guardiola admitted last week that Bobb wanted to leave the club during this months transfer window.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 28
Caicedo says 'world class' player 'helped me a lot' – but he has barely played for Chelsea

Caicedo says 'world class' player 'helped me a lot' – but he has barely played for Chelsea

Moises Caicedo took Chelsea’s press conference ahead of today’s huge game against Napoli, and had some interesting things to say. “‘It will be an incredible game, and we are excited to play these kinds of games,” Caicedo said.

Arsenal FC News / Extratime Talk / January 28
How The Mikel Arteta Press Conference Calmed Arsenal’s Fanbase

How The Mikel Arteta Press Conference Calmed Arsenal’s Fanbase

The Mikel Arteta press conference this week mattered more than most headlines suggested. After Arsenal’s 3‑2 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, frustration from supporters was clear.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 28
‘Think about it’ – Didi Hamann raises unexpected centre-back suggestion for Liverpool to target

‘Think about it’ – Didi Hamann raises unexpected centre-back suggestion for Liverpool to target

Didi Hamann has claimed that Liverpool should seek to resolve their central defensive woes with a surprise move for Harry Maguire. The Reds will have one

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 28
Lineker says Carrick has a player in his ranks who’s ‘one of the most underrated in football’

Lineker says Carrick has a player in his ranks who’s ‘one of the most underrated in football’

Gary Lineker has hailed Harry Maguire for his ‘intelligence’ following his outstanding display in Manchester United’s triumph in North London. Since Michael

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