Tonight the "play-off" phase begins, interesting confrontation in the Champions - Gazeta Express
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Express newspaper

17/02/2026 11:13

Tonight the play-off phase begins, interesting confrontation in the Champions League

football

Express newspaper

17/02/2026 11:13

The Champions League will return tonight with four interesting matches as part of the play-off phase.

The first match of the night will be between Galatasaray and Juventus, which will start at 18:45.

Edon Zhegrova and his friends ended the league stage in 13th place, while the Turks finished in 20th place, writes "Gazeta Express".

The Kosovar star hopes to have playing time tonight to show his worth and help the team achieve its goal - advancing to the knockout stages of the Champions League.

On the other hand, the team from Istanbul will count on its passionate fans to defeat the Bianconeri.

The other three matches of the night will start at 21:00 PM.

Another interesting match tonight will be between Benfica and Real Madrid.

"Los Blancos" were defeated in the league stage by the Portuguese in the last round of the league stage in a very dramatic challenge, where, as we all remember, the home team's goalkeeper scored a goal in extra time.

The French challenge between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco is eagerly awaited.

The current European champions are seen as favorites, but you never know in football.

Meanwhile, the fourth duel of tonight, but no less important, will be the one between Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta of Berat Gjimshiti.

A lot of rivalry is also expected in the Borussia Dortmund - Atalanta match, but the main attention will be on the Benfica - Real Madrid match.

The other four Champions League play-off matches will be played on Wednesday night. /Express newspaper

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