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Real Madrid have no time for regrets and must move forward with the season despite the tough defeat against Benfica. Just hours after this brutal blow at the end of the Champions League group stage, the club will learn their next opponents in the decisive Champions League play-off.<\/p>\n
Who will Real Madrid face in the Champions League playoffs?<\/h2>\n
This Friday, January 30th, the draw for the UEFA Champions League play-offs will be held in Nyon, Switzerland, and the draw for the qualifying round before the Round of 16 will be officially announced.<\/p>\n
Read more: Kylian Mbapp is furious: Real Madrid must stop playing so badly<\/p>\n
Currently, Lubalo Arbeloa’s side only have two opponents.<\/p>\n
It has already been decided that the first leg of the Champions League play-offs will take place on February 17th or 18th, with the return leg on February 24th or 25th.<\/p>\n
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The Norwegian team finished the Champions League group stage in 23rd place with nine points, with two wins, three draws and three losses. Their most notable victories were against Manchester City (3-1) in the seventh round and against Atl\u00f3tico Madrid (2-1) in the final round, which ensured them a place in the play-offs.<\/p>\n
Benfica<\/h2>\n
Benfica defeated Real Madrid 4-2, becoming the last team to qualify for the Champions League play-off round. Despite suffering five losses, the Portuguese side finished with nine points. Their victories came against Fenerbae, Napoli and the Spanish giants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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