real madrid psg champions league playoffs 2026
Drama capped the Champions League phase as Real Madrid (9th) and defending champions PSG (11th) tumbled into playoffs on January 28, 2026. Their sole downfall came when Real lost to Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the 4-2 result with the goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin heading in the 98th minute over red cards to Raul Asencio and Rodrygo, sealing the game. PSG drew 1-1 vs Newcastle, joining Inter Milan and Newcastle in playoffs (9th-24th). Top 8 auto-advance: Arsenal, Bayern, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Man City, Sporting CP. Playoff will be drawn on Friday; first leg will be played on 17/18 February, returns will be played on 24/25 February. Direct spots are dominated by English clubs.
Real Madrid was shocked by late goal heroics of former coach Mourinho, and may have to draw with Bod Av Glimt and win two-leg match to make Round of 16.
PSG falter at home, extending path despite dominance; Newcastle exploits draw for playoffs too.
English quintet (Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, Man City) seize auto-spots, altering seeding dynamics.
Embed UEFA’s official X post on Champions League playoff chaos:
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