UEFA Champions League: The playoff matchups are set! (Official)

Just a day after the conclusion of the 2025-2026 Champions League league phase, the playoff draw has delivered its verdict. A series of fixtures with a distinct European flavor, featuring highly anticipated clashes, unprecedented encounters, and duels charged with symbolism, all setting the stage for the next chapter of the competition.

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Here are the scheduled fixtures:

Real Madrid – Benfica
Inter Milan – Bodø/Glimt
Paris Saint-Germain – AS Monaco
Newcastle United – Qarabag FK

Juventus – Galatasaray
Atlético de Madrid – Club Brugge
Atalanta Bergamo – Borussia Dortmund
Bayer Leverkusen – Olympiacos

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