Champions League playoff fixtures confirmed as Real Madrid, Benfica meet again [Full List]

2026-01-30 - 11:49

Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the draw for the Champions League playoff round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco. Benfica beat Real 4-2 in their final game of the league phase on Wednesday, with a 98th-minute goal by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin proving decisive in allowing the Portuguese side to snatch the last play-off spot. The Champions League two-legged play-off ties will take place in February. Champions League Playoff Fixtures Real Madrid v Benfica Inter v Bodo/Glimt PSG v Monaco Newcastle v Qarabag Juventus v Galatasaray Atleti v Club Brugge Atalanta v Dortmund Leverkusen v Olympiacos When will the Champions League knockout matches be played? The Champions League knockout stage gets underway with the play-off round, played over two legs on February 17/18 and February 24/25, 2026. The round of 16 will also be contested across two legs, with fixtures scheduled for March 10/11 and March 17/18, 2026. The competition then moves into the quarter-finals on April 7/8 and April 14/15, 2026, followed by the semi-finals, which will be played on April 28/29 and May 5/6, 2026. The 2025/26 Champions League season will conclude with the final on May 30, 2026. Vanguard News