Real Madrid Face Champions League Play-off
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Here's everything you need to know ahead of the UEFA Champions League's knockout phase playoff draw.
In the shock of the tournament, Benfica stunned 15-time winners Real Madrid 4–2 at the Estadio da Luz. Despite a Kylian Mbappe brace, the Spanish giants were undone by a relentless Benfica attack led by Andreas Schjelderup,
A goal from Benfica's goalkeeper made all the difference on the final day of the UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday.
When Benfica was awarded a foul near the area deep into stoppage time, coach José Mourinho looked at goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin and told him to go into the penalty box for the set piece.
From being confronted by Benfica supporters during the weekend because of them not being happy with the team's results lately, to taking down Real Madrid to push for an unlikely knockout stage berth.
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PSG vs. Liverpool prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg
A top-drawer clash stands out amongst the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchups as league-phase winners Liverpool face Paris Saint-Germain in the knockout stage.
Newcastle ran riot against Luis Enrique’s 4-2-4 at St. James’ Park, and were cruelly denied a slender victory in Paris by virtue of a woeful handball decision in stoppage time that resulted in a PSG penalty.