Real Madrid managed a 3-0 away win against Brest in their latest UEFA Champions League showdown on January 29. Rodrygo Goes scored twice (27', 78') for Carlo An

The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase came to a dramatic close on Wednesday, setting up for an equally entertaining knockout stage that begins in two weeks' time. The introduction of the new format means the Champions League will introduce a new phase of competition in February when 16 teams will take part in the knockout round playoffs.

The Sporting News is following the Brest vs. Real Madrid match live, providing score updates, commentary. Location: Stade de Roudourou (Guingamp, France) Referee: Espen Eskas (NOR) Brest (4-2-3-1, right to left): Bizot (GK) — Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Pereira Lage — Magnetti, Camara — Del Castillo, Faivre, Sima — Ajorque.

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji knows they will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League playoffs but believes they can win.

Thibaut Courtois said Real Madrid "aren't afraid of anyone" as they await Friday's Champions League playoff draw, which will see them face Manchester City or Celtic for a place in the round of 16.

Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Brest last night helped the Merengues seal a respectable 11th-place finish on the UEFA Champions League standings and thus ensured them a good seeding in the upcoming

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