Champions League Playoff Scenarios: What Each Team Needs to Advance to the Round of 16
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Champions League Playoff Scenarios: What Each Team Needs to Advance to the Round of 16

As the Champions League progresses, teams like Real Madrid and PSG know what they need to secure their spots, while others like Inter face more complicated paths.

We’re nearing the end of the knockout stage of the Champions League, with the round of 16 taking shape. Recently, Newcastle United and Galatasaray have posted impressive results, but caution is key as no lead is ever secure in knockout matches. Inter Milan faces a challenging match against Bodo/Glimt, who have already eliminated both Atletico Madrid and Manchester City this season.

Upcoming Matches Schedule

Tuesday, Feb. 24
All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Watch live on Paramount+

  • Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge, 12:45 PM
  • Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos, 3 PM
  • Inter vs. Bodo/Glimt, 3 PM
  • Newcastle United vs. Qarabag, 3 PM

Wednesday, Feb. 25

  • Atalanta vs. Dortmund, 12:45 PM
  • Galatasaray vs. Juventus, 3 PM
  • PSG vs. Monaco, 3 PM
  • Real Madrid vs. Benfica, 3 PM

Match Scenarios

Galatasaray vs. Juventus

  • First Leg Score: Galatasaray 5, Juventus 2
  • Galatasaray advance: As long as they don’t lose by more than two goals in Turin.
  • Juventus advance: Must win by four or more goals.

Benfica vs. Real Madrid

  • First Leg Score: Benfica 0, Real Madrid 1
  • Real Madrid advance: If they maintain their one-goal lead.
  • Benfica advance: If they win by more than one goal.

Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain

  • First Leg Score: Monaco 2, PSG 3
  • PSG advance: Needs to maintain their one-goal lead.
  • Monaco advance: If they win by more than one goal.

Continue to follow all developments in the Champions League and enjoy the matches ahead!

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