After a volatile first leg defined by stunning comebacks and late drama, the Champions League play-offs end this week with several heavyweights fighting for survival. Every decisive moment will be broadcast live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv as the final bracket for the Round of 16 takes shape.
Tuesday: Fine Margins and Uphill Task
At 6:45 p.m., Atletico Madrid host Club Brugge with the tie level at 3–3. Atletico’s 4–2 weekend win over Espanyol restored confidence after the first–leg thriller in Belgium. Brugge also arrive in form, following a 2–1 victory against OH Leuven, setting up a finely balanced contest at the Metropolitano. The match airs live on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202).
Bayer Leverkusen welcome Olympiakos at 9:00 p.m., holding a 2–0 aggregate advantage. Leverkusen were edged 1–0 by Union Berlin in league action, while Olympiakos secured a 2–0 domestic win. An early goal for the visitors would quickly shift the pressure in Germany. The fixture will be shown on SS Action (GOtv Ch. 66, DStv Ch. 206).
Inter Milan face Bodo/Glimt at 9:00 p.m, trailing 1-3 on aggregate. Inter responded to their first–leg setback with a composed 2–0 win over Lecce, while Bodo/Glimt arrive fresh amid their domestic break. Inter will rely on home momentum at San Siro as they attempt to overturn the deficit. The match airs live on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203).
Newcastle United host Qarabag at 9:00 p.m. with a commanding 6–1 aggregate lead and are well placed to complete the task at home. Coverage will be available on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202).
Wednesday: Comebacks, Pressure and Pride
Atalanta meet Borussia Dortmund at 6:45 p.m, trailing 2–0 from the first leg. Atalanta strengthened their credentials with a 2–1 league win over Napoli, while Dortmund were held to a 2–2 draw. An early breakthrough in Bergamo could quickly alter the complexion of the tie. The match will air on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202).
Juventus face Galatasaray at 9:00 p.m, needing to overturn a 5–2 aggregate deficit. Juventus suffered a 2–0 domestic loss to Como, while Galatasaray also fell 2–0 in league action. With both sides seeking stability, Juventus require a decisive response in Turin. The fixture will be shown on SS Action (GOtv Ch. 66, DStv Ch. 206).
Paris Saint–Germain host Monaco at 9:00 p.m. holding a narrow 3–2 advantage. Both teams secured league victories over the weekend, maintaining momentum ahead of this decisive clash. PSG’s comeback win in the first leg gives them the edge, but Monaco’s attacking threat keeps the tie open. Live coverage will be on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203).
Real Madrid conclude the round at 9:00 p.m. against Benfica with a 1–0 aggregate lead. Madrid were beaten 2–1 by Osasuna in league action, while Benfica responded with a 3–0 victory domestically. With only a single goal separating the sides, the return leg at the Bernabeu promises a tense and high–stakes finish to the play–off round.
Midweek Highlights
Tuesday, 24 February
Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge – 6:45 PM (SS Football Plus HD – DStv Ch. 202)
Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiakos – 9:00 PM (SS Action – GOtv Ch. 66, DStv Ch. 206)
Inter Milan vs Bodo/Glimt – 9:00 PM (SS Premier League – GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203)
Newcastle United vs Qarabag – 9:00 PM (SS Football Plus HD – DStv Ch. 202)
Wednesday, 25 February
Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund – 6:45 PM (SS Football Plus HD – DStv Ch. 202)
Juventus vs Galatasaray – 9:00 PM (SS Action – GOtv Ch. 66, DStv Ch. 206)
PSG vs Monaco – 9:00 PM (SS Premier League – GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203)
Real Madrid vs Benfica – 9:00 PM (SS Football Plus HD – DStv Ch. 202)
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