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Viktoria Plzeň played a scoreless draw against Panathinaikos in the UEFA Europa League playoff first round.

Since the 2017 format change in the Copa Libertadores, Argentine teams have struggled in the playoff round, with only two out of ten advancing to the group stage.

Atalanta's comeback in the UEFA Champions League highlights ongoing struggles for Italian football, with fears of a widening gap amid disappointing performances from top teams.

The playoff for the challenge to the Shogi Master title will feature Takumi Nagase and Tetsuro Itoh after both players ended the final round of the A-Class rankings with equal records.

Greek teams PAOK and Panathinaikos face away matches in the Europa League playoff return legs this Thursday (26/2).

Dinamo Zagreb faces a challenging match against Genk in the UEFA Europa League playoff, needing to overcome a 3-1 deficit from the first leg.

Victor Osimhen has expressed disappointment with Galatasaray's performance in their UEFA Champions League playoff win over Juventus, emphasizing the need for improvement.

Cole Perfetti scored his first career overtime goal, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, crucial for their late-season playoff hopes.

Nottingham Forest prepares to host Fenerbahce with a three-goal lead in their Europa League knockout playoff.

Argentinos Juniors is eliminated from the Copa Libertadores 2026 after a penalty shootout loss to Ecuador's Barcelona, leaving no Argentine clubs in the playoff stage.

Atalanta overcame a first-leg defeat to Borussia Dortmund, while Juventus nearly made a comeback against Galatasaray in the Champions League playoff matches.

Juventus player Kelly received a red card following two yellow cards during a playoff match against Galatasaray, although the VAR review was intended to scrutinize the incident further rather than overturn it.

Real Madrid achieved a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the playoff, with Vinícius Júnior scoring the decisive goal.

Croatian footballer Mario Pašalić played the entire match as Atalanta defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-1, securing a place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after a dramatic comeback in the playoff second leg.

Maghnes Akliouche scores the first goal for AS Monaco against Paris Saint-Germain, making a statement in the Champions League playoff.

Real Madrid is competing against Benfica in a UEFA Champions League playoff match, aiming to defend a 0-1 lead from the first leg.

Dinamo Zagreb's coach Mario Kovačević addresses team challenges ahead of their crucial Europa League playoff match against Genk, emphasizing the need to rectify past mistakes and showcase a better performance.

The article discusses the exciting potential matchups in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 following the completion of the playoff stage.

Real Madrid advanced to the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League by defeating Benfica 2-1 in the return leg of the playoff, thanks to their offensive efficiency and key performances.

The article discusses the starting lineups of PSG and Monaco ahead of their Champions League playoff match, highlighting key players and the match's significance.

Răzvan Lutsesku expresses a confident outlook ahead of PAOK's crucial Europa League playoff match against Celta Vigo.

The Winnipeg Jets face significant challenges as they attempt to secure a playoff spot without several key players due to injuries as they start the final stretch of the regular season.

Borussia Dortmund faces Atalanta in a crucial Champions League playoff, needing to maintain their two-goal lead to secure a spot in the round of 16.

Bolivia's football federation is requesting increased security measures from FIFA for the World Cup playoff matches in Mexico following recent violent incidents in the country.

Bodö/Glimt has surprisingly eliminated last year's finalist Inter Milan from the Champions League after a 2-1 victory in the playoff second leg, following a 3-1 win in the first leg.

Inter Milan is facing a potential upset by Norwegian club Bodo Glimt after a strong start in their Champions League playoff match.

Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordóñez scored a goal for Bruges during their Champions League playoff match against Atlético de Madrid.

The article outlines the schedule and details for the Champions League last-16 draw set for February 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland, including qualified teams and playoff details.

Atlético Madrid and Club Brugge are facing off in the second leg of their Champions League playoff match after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg.

Atlético de Madrid faces Brujas in the decisive playoff match of the Champions League, featuring Ecuadorian player Joel Ordóñez.

José Mourinho's return to the Bernabéu Stadium for a Champions League playoff match was hindered by a yellow-red card in the first leg, resulting in his suspension for the game.

The ongoing crisis in Mexico may jeopardize playoff matches for the 2026 World Cup, impacting teams such as Bolivia and Iraq, and raising discussions about possibly relocating the matches due to security concerns.

The article covers the live broadcast of the UEFA Champions League playoff match between Inter Milan and Bodo/Glimt.

The UEFA Champions League playoff match between Atlético de Madrid and Bruges will air live on ESPN today at 14:45 Argentine time.

The article discusses Connor McDavid's recurring failures to win crucial playoff games, despite his status as one of the best players in hockey.

Atletico Madrid hosts Club Brugge in a decisive Champions League playoff match after a 3-3 draw in the first leg.

Atlético de Madrid will host Club Brujas, featuring Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordóñez, on February 24 for the second leg of the Champions League playoffs, following a 3-3 draw in the first leg.

Newcastle United is set to face Qarabag at St James' Park in a Champions League match, following a 6-1 victory in the first leg of their playoff tie.

PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé is likely to miss the crucial Champions League return match against AS Monaco due to a calf injury.

Inter Milan faces Bodo/Glimt in a crucial Champions League playoff second leg, needing to overcome a two-goal deficit after losing 3-1 in the first leg.

Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica has been temporarily banned by UEFA from competing in the upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid due to allegations of racist behavior during the first leg of their playoff.

Bodo coach Kjetil Knutsen comments on the challenges of playing at San Siro, referencing Pep Guardiola's lack of focus on field conditions during their recent Champions League playoff match against Inter.

UEFA has provisionally suspended Gianluca Prestianni, a Benfica player, for allegedly racially insulting Vinicius during the Champions League playoff match against Real Madrid.

Bodø/Glimt managed to impress in their Champions League playoff against Inter Milan despite past mockery from Italian football figures.

Conmebol has announced that the draw for the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores will take place on March 19, following the end of the current playoff round.

Finland secured the bronze medal in men's ice hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics by defeating Slovakia 6-1 in the third place playoff.

In a T20 World Cup game that holds no playoff implications, Australia opts not to include veteran player Steve Smith in its lineup against Oman.

MEGA will broadcast the UEFA Champions League playoff match Bayer Leverkusen – Olympiakos live from 'BayArena' on February 24.

VfB Stuttgart achieved a significant victory against Celtic Glasgow in the Europa League playoff first leg, winning 4-1 and securing a strong position for the second leg.

Rijeka's football team won 1-0 against Omonia in the first leg of the playoff for the UEFA Europa Conference League.