PARIS: Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the draw for the Champions League play-off round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco. Benfica beat Real 4-2 in their final game of the league phase on Wednesday, with a 98th-minute goal by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin proving decisive in allowing the Portuguese side to snatch the last play-off spot ahead of Marseille, who were eliminated altogether.

Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho can stifle his former side in must-win UCL match for his current club, Benfica.

Benfica beat Real 4-2 which sends both teams into Champions League playoffs, as Madrid miss out on top eight.

PARIS: Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain and record 15-time winners Real Madrid are among the European giants who will have to come through the play-off round of this season’s…

Newcastle will play Qarabag in a two-legged play-off to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the team that consigned them to the playoffs.

Real Madrid have been dealt an instant rematch with Benfica in the Champions League playoffs while Newcastle must travel to Qarabag

PARIS: Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the draw for the Champions League play-off round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris…