Mourinho’s Benfica sends Real Madrid into Champions League playoffs alongside PSG; Barcelona reaches top eight

Real Madrid shockingly dropped into the Champions League knockout playoffs after a 4-2 defeat at Benfica, finishing ninth. Kylian Mbappé’s brace wasn’t enough as Benfica secured a playoff spot with a dramatic late header. PSG also faces playoffs after a draw. The draw will feature Madrid, PSG, Newcastle, and Inter Milan.