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Celtic Glasgow enter this playoff round as heavy favorites, having once again asserted their dominance on the domestic front. The Scottish champions lifted their 13th league title in the past 14 years last season—securing a fourth consecutive crown—and continue to be the unrivaled force in Scotland. With such consistency, the Hoops have become regular fixtures in the UEFA Champions League, …

Fenerbahçe are seeking a long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League group stage, a competition they have not featured in since the 2008/09 season. The Turkish giants enjoyed a strong run in last year’s Europa League, reaching the knockout rounds, and now find themselves just one tie away from Europe’s premier stage. Their playoff place was secured in dramatic fashion: …

Last season’s Europa League semi-final run marked the finest European campaign in Bodo/Glimt’s modern history. Now, the Norwegian champions are setting their sights even higher, with the UEFA Champions League seen as the next crucial step in their long-term project. Thanks to their domestic title, Glimt entered directly into the playoff round without needing to navigate the earlier qualifying stages. …

FC Basel will welcome FC Copenhagen to St. Jakob-Park for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff, with the Swiss side determined to overturn a narrow 1-0 defeat from the opening match. The tie remains finely balanced, and with a place in the group stage at stake, both teams enter the clash under immense pressure. Basel Banking …

The final hurdle before the Champions League group stage sees Rangers take on Club Brugge, two clubs with rich European pedigrees and ambitions to cement their place among Europe’s elite this season. Both teams arrive with mixed form but plenty of firepower, setting the stage for a tightly contested tie. Rangers’ Bumpy Path to the Playoff Rangers have shown resilience …

The Champions League qualifying rounds continue with a high-stakes clash between Ferencváros and Qarabağ, two clubs that have breezed through earlier rounds but now face their toughest test yet. Both sides arrive in strong form, yet their recent records and squad dynamics suggest different trajectories heading into this tie. Ferencváros’ Strong Momentum Ferencváros advanced by comfortably eliminating Ludogorets in the …

The UEFA Champions League third qualifying round continues with a tantalizing second-leg showdown between Viktoria Plzeň and Rangers. After a convincing 3–0 first-leg win at Ibrox, the Scottish side travel to the Czech Republic looking to finish the job—while Plzeň hope home advantage can fuel a spirited comeback in front of their fans. Viktoria Plzeň Looking to Rebound After Ibrox …

The UEFA Champions League third qualifying round continues with a high-stakes return leg between Club Brugge KV and Red Bull Salzburg—two sides navigating squad transitions while fighting to secure their place among Europe’s elite. Brugge come into the second leg with a slight advantage after a narrow 1–0 away win in Austria, and confidence in Nicky Hayen’s improving tactical approach …