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Real Madrid and others advance to Champions League round of 16

Spanish, German, and Turkish clubs have successfully navigated the Champions League playoff stage. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and Galatasaray secured convincing victories to advance to the round of 16.


Real Madrid and others advance to Champions League round of 16

Spanish clubs Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, German Borussia Dortmund, and Turkish Galatasaray have advanced to the Champions League round of 16 following their impressive results in the playoff second legs. The match between Real Madrid and Benfica in Portugal was the highlight of the round, as Vinicius Jr. scored a magnificent goal, after which his team took complete control of the game. Real Madrid secured a valuable 1-0 victory away from home against Benfica. The defending champion Paris Saint-Germain followed suit, pulling off a comeback against their compatriots Monaco, winning 3-2. Borussia Dortmund earned a well-deserved 2-0 win over Atalanta, while Galatasaray welcomed Juventus with a 5-2 victory. The round of 16 matches will take place next Wednesday.