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Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play-offs

January 30, 2026

Real Madrid will face Benfica in the Champions League play-offs following a dramatic league match where Benfica secured their spot with a last-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning champions, will take on fellow French team Monaco in another high-stakes match-up. The play-offs are scheduled for February 17/18 and February 24/25.

Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play-offs

Credit: The draw for the Champions League play-off round took place at UEFA's Swiss headquarters on Friday (Harold CUNNINGHAM)

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Real Madrid will play Benfica, led by José Mourinho, in the Champions League play-offs.
Benfica's goalkeeper scored a decisive goal in their last league match against Real Madrid.
PSG will face Monaco in an all-French clash in the play-offs.
The first leg of the play-offs is set for February 17/18, and the second leg on February 24/25.
Newcastle United will compete against Qarabag in the play-offs as the only Premier League team.

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Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play-offs

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