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Amanda Langell

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Why real madrid s champions league playoff draw is trickier than it looks | Mind Blowing Facts

Real Madrid will face off with Benfica in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs, a matchup that could end in redemption or complete humiliation.

The 15-time European champions sat comfortably in third of the league phase standings ahead of Matchday 8, needing a win against José Mourinho’s side to automatically qualify for the round of 16. A draw would also have solidified a top-eight finish, given Los Blancos’ mighty goal difference.

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