"Real Madrid CAN win the Champions League (and LaLiga too for that matter) because they have a shutdown keeper in Thibaut Courtois and a consummate goal-scorer in Kylian Mbappé. And if you set up your team to basically defend (with Courtois as insurance) while you wait for one of the front two to do something special, it just might work, because they're that good."
The UEFA Champions League knockout round concluded with dramatic matches across two days. Wednesday featured seventeen goals and three red cards across four games, highlighted by Galatasaray defeating Juventus in extra time, Atalanta overcoming a two-goal deficit against Borussia Dortmund, and Real Madrid narrowly beating Benfica at the Bernabéu. Tuesday saw Bodø/Glimt's impressive 5-2 aggregate victory over Internazionale, while Atlético Madrid and Newcastle United secured comfortable wins against Club Brugge and FK Qarabag respectively. ESPN FC analysts examined whether Real Madrid's unconvincing performances indicate championship quality or potential vulnerability in the competition ahead of the Round of 16 draw.
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