Serie A giants’ tears, Real Madrid’s revenge and a test for Atlético: AfroPari analyzes the drama of the Champions League play-offs

Tue, 24th Feb, 2026

Hot in Europe will be the best arenas February 24 and 25: spectators will be witnesses of the culmination of the play-offs of the knockout phase of the most valuable tournament in the club football. Preparing for the exciting Champions League playoffs with AfroPari analytics.

Atl Antonio Madrid vs. Bruges Club.

Rather than a comfortable ride at Jan Breydel Stadium, the Diego Simeone team had to play a goal-fest in Bruges and the result was uncertain up to the 89th minute. With a draw of 3-3 at home, the Blue-Blacks are now resolved to carry on their success at Madrid. This is particularly in view of the fact that they have won 6 out of their last 8 games in all competitions.

A couple of years back the standard of defensive play was Atlético and now it has changed dramatically. During the past 5 games, Los Colchoneros have been allowing 1.80 goals per game and Jan Oblak is not able to record clean sheets.

Club Brugge has an opportunity to exploit the defensive issues of Atlético and make it to the Champions League round of 16 three years in a row, however, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stands have other plans in the upcoming match.

Inter Milan vs Bodø/Glimt

The previous season Champions League finalists are heading towards a nightmare. The match in Aspmyra Stadion was a comfortable 3-1 win by Norwegians and they have all the chances to continue their 5-match winning streak in any competition.

Inter is confidently topping Serie A, and by no means has it uttered its final word in Europe. The Nerazzurri possess experience and ability to reverse the fortunes of the struggle and proceed to the next phase - they only have to calmly capitalise on their opportunities and not give their rivals the opportunity to break away in the counter-offensive.AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain.

The journey of the Parisians to the title began with a French derby in the play-offs of the knockout phase of the Champions League last season. In the 1st leg, the Monégasques had been winning 2-0, however, in the early part of the second half, they lost 10 men and could not resist the attacking wave of the visitors, losing 2-3 at home.

The Head to head statistics is in favor of the Parisians as they have won 4 out of the past 5 games against Monaco. Paris Saint-Germain are also caffeinated and willing to keep its title intact and yet, the team of Sebastian Pocognoli can get the giants off their feet and make a shocking appearance in the Parc des Princes crowd.

Real Madrid vs Benfica

The most remarkable event in the league phase of the champions league was the goal scored by Anatoliy Trubin against Thibaut Courtois at the end of the match that made Benfica. Nevertheless, Real Madrid almost instantly avenged the traumatic loss, which resulted in only the first win (1-0) but not the war.

In this game, the obvious winners are the Meringues. But José Mourinho does not earn the title of the king of knockout matches in vain - the Portuguese manager can inflict some severe damage on his former club. Interest in this confrontation remains undispersed and the midweek exhibition of the Bernabéu is expected to be a refreshing spectacle.

Juventus vs Galatasaray

Bianconeri are also in crisis: a humiliating loss in Istanbul (2-5) and 5 matches without victory in any competition. It appears that the miracle is the only thing that can rescue Juventus now, however, that is why we adore the magic of Champions League which has already provided fans with dozens of amazing comebacks.
Galatasaray is a team in flames, with an average of 3.20 goals per game in the past 5 games. Noa Lang soon became a member of the team of Okan Buruk, and she scored twice during the 1 st leg with Juventus.

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