Real Madrid Faces Playoff Route to Champions League Knockout Stage
Real Madrid, after finishing ninth in the Champions League group phase, must enter the playoff round to reach the Round of 16; their playoff second leg will be at the Bernabéu, with Benfica or Bodø/Glimt as possible opponents. If they advance, a Round of 16 clash could be against Sporting Lisbon or Manchester City, and the UEFA knockout draw is scheduled for February 27.