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Luis Enrique backing PSG to reach final even if defending champion has to take playoffs route again
PARIS (AP) — Securing automatic qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League is not a major concern for Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique. He backs his team to reach the final again, whatever the route.
LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Holders Paris St Germain and Real Madrid both failed to seal automatic spots in the Champions League knockout round as they slipped out of the top eight on a frenetic final night of group-stage action across Europe on Wednesday.
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Real Madrid missed out on automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds as they crumbled to a 4-2 defeat at Benfica on a frenetic final night of group-stage action across Europe on Wednesday.
Real Madrid was stunningly dumped into the knockout playoffs of the Champions League by its former coach Jose Mourinho and will be joined there by Paris Saint-Germain