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Real Madrid, PSG Advance; Juventus Fights Back in UEFA Playoffs

2/26/2026

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Real Madrid eliminated Benfica at the Santiago Bernabéu, confirming their qualification for the round of 16.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated AS Monaco to secure a round of 16 berth.
Juventus, trailing 5-2, leveled with Galatasaray to force extra time with a 5-5 aggregate.
Wednesday's matches highlight these key developments in the UEFA Champions League knockout round playoffs.

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Real Madrid eliminated Benfica at the Santiago Bernabéu, confirming their qualification for the round of 16.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated AS Monaco to secure a round of 16 berth.
Juventus, trailing 5-2, leveled with Galatasaray to force extra time with a 5-5 aggregate.
Wednesday's matches highlight these key developments in the UEFA Champions League knockout round playoffs.