In the UEFA Champions League, teams have reached the middle stage through their strong performances in the earlier rounds. In this weeks’ UEFA Champions League play-off games between two top-tier clubs. They are competing for a place in the knockout stage to impact their standings.
Previous Contenders
The top team in the Süper Lig, Galatasaray, participated and defeated Juventus 5–2 in the UEFA Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain remained unbeaten with a 3–2 win over Monaco FC. Real Madrid secured a 1–0 victory against Benfica in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Newcastle United beat Qarabağ 6–1 in the UEFA Champions League.
Leverkusen has been delivering moderate performances in the Bundesliga. However, they secured a 2–0 victory over Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League. Bodø/Glimt remained unbeaten with a 3–1 win against Inter Milan on February 18, 2026, in the Champions League. In the first leg of the Champions League playoff round, Club Brugge drew 3–3.
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Coming Matches
Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge
Atlético Madrid will face Club Brugge on February 24, 2026, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.
Current Standings
- Atletico de Madrid—4th position in the La Liga.
- Club Brugge KV—3rd position in the Belgian Pro League.
Previous Game
Atletico Madrid faced Rayo Vallecano in the La Liga game. In the first half, Fran Perez scored the goal for Rayo Vallecano. Later, Óscar Valentín and Nobel Mendy scored for Rayo Vallecano. Lastly, Atlético Madrid lost 0-3 to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga this season.
In the Belgian Pro League, Club Brugge defeated Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2-1. Atletico Madrid has a home-field advantage over Club Brugge in the upcoming game.
The Pick: Atletico Madrid
Inter vs Bodø/Glimt
At San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, Inter will face Bodø/Glimt on February 24, 2026. They meet in the first leg of the 2025–26 Champions League playoff.
Current Standings
- Inter Milan—1st position in the Serie A.
- FK Bodø/Glimt—2nd position in the Eliteserien.
Previous Game
Inter Milan enters with riches flowing from different competitions. In the Champions League, their form has been impressive, with just one win in their last five European matches. Inter Milan focuses on average experiences in their domestic tournament. They played 26 games, recording 21 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in Serie A.
Conversely, Bodø/Glimt have surpassed expectations in their Champions League campaign. Bodø/Glimt played eight games, recording two wins, three draws, and three losses in the Champions League standings.
The Pick: Inter Milan
Atalanta vs Dortmund
On February 25, 2026, Atalanta will face Dortmund at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy.
Current Standings
- Atalanta BC—7th position in the Serie A.
- Borussia Dortmund—2nd position in the Bundesliga.
Previous Game
In the first round of the UEFA Champions League playoff, Atalanta faced Dortmund. Serhou Guirassy scored the goal for Dortmund. On the other hand, Atalanta failed to score. Maximilian Beier scored the goal for Dortmund. In the end, Dortmund lost 2-0 to Atalanta in the Champions League. Atalanta has been in excellent form recently and is capable of winning.
Dortmund played Mainz in the Bundesliga. Serhou Guirassy scored the goal for Dortmund. Maximilian Beier and Ramy Bensebaini scored for Dortmund. Lastly, Dortmund was unbeaten 4-0 against Mainz in the last fixture. Dortmund sits low in the Champions League standings.
The Pick: Atalanta
Juventus vs Galatasaray
Juventus will face Galatasaray on February 25, 2026, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Current Standings
- Juventus FC—5th position in the Serie A.
- Galatasaray S.K.—1st position in the Super Lig.
Previous Game
Juventus has moderate experience in both domestic and European competition. They earned a single victory in their last five matches, with four defeats and one draw. Juventus played 26 fixtures, recording 13 victories, 7 draws, and 6 losses in Serie A. This team is in good recent form and will try to continue their winning streak.
Compared with Galatasaray, the other teams present a fascinating contrast between their domestic and European tournaments. They played eight games, recording three wins, one draw, and four losses in the UEFA Champions League standings.
The Pick: Juventus
PSG vs Monaco
At the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, PSG will play against Monaco on February 25, 2026. They play in the first leg of the 2025–26 Champions League playoffs.
Current Standings
- Paris Saint-Germain F.C.—1st position in the Ligue 1.
- AS Monaco—8th position in the Ligue 1.
Previous Game
PSG has experienced mixed results across both domestic and European competitions. In a recent game, PSG faced Marseille in Ligue 1. In the first half, Ousmane Dembele scored the goal for PSG. Later, Facundo Medina and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored for PSG. Lee Kang-in scored the goal for PSG.
On the other hand, Marseille failed to score in the match. In the closing, PSG defeated Marseille 5-0 in the Ligue 1 fixture. In their last five games, PSG earned four consecutive wins and just one defeat. With their strong recent form, PSG is set to secure an unforgettable victory.
In the Champions League play-off, Monaco faced PSG. Folarin Balogun scored the goal for Monaco. At the same time, Desire Doue scored the goal for PSG. Achraf Hakimi scored the goal for PSG. Aleksandr Golovin received a red card for Monaco.
Finally, PSG defeated Monaco 3–2 in the playoff round. Monaco played 23 games, recording ten victories, four draws, and nine losses in the Ligue 1 standings. In their last five games, Monaco earned three straight wins and two draws.
The Pick: Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Real Madrid vs Benfica
In the Champions League, Real Madrid will face Benfica on February 25, 2026, at the Estadio Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain.
Current Standings
- Real Madrid CF—2nd position in the La Liga.
- S. L. Benfica—3rd position in the Liga Portugal.
Previous Game
Real Madrid is performing strongly in the domestic campaign. Their formation is 4-4-2, and they will use it in their upcoming game. Dani Ceballos has a thigh injury. Éder Militão is out with a tendon injury. Jude Bellingham is out with a hamstring injury for Real Madrid.
Benfica sits in a top position among the top-tier clubs in the Liga Portugal competition. Their formation is 4-2-3-1, which they will use in their upcoming game. Samuel Soares is out with a muscle injury. Joao Veloso has a shoulder injury for Benfica.
The Pick: Real Madrid