"Real Madrid have been handed a rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League knockout playoff round, while holders Paris Saint-Germain will take on fellow French side AS Monaco. Madrid and Benfica's fate in the playoffs were sealed after a remarkable final game of the league phase, which featured a last-minute header from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. That goal clinched Benfica's spot in the 16-team playoffs,"
"Elsewhere, PSG will face Monaco while Atletico Madrid take on Club Brugge, and Juventus travel to face Galatasaray. - Who could Premier League teams face in next rounds? Champions League knockout playoff draw in full Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen Galatasaray vs. Juventus Club Brugge vs. Atletico Madrid Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain Benfica vs. Real Madrid Qarabag vs. Newcastle United"
A last-minute header by Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin clinched Benfica's place in the 16-team Champions League knockout playoffs. The goal denied Real Madrid automatic top-eight qualification and forced a playoff rematch between Madrid and Jose Mourinho's Benfica. The two-legged playoff matches are scheduled for Feb. 17-18 and Feb. 24-25. Other notable ties include Paris Saint-Germain vs. AS Monaco, Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge, and Juventus vs. Galatasaray. The full playoff draw also features Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta, Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen, Qarabag vs. Newcastle United, among others.
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