2025/26 UEFA Champions League Playoff Fixtures Live Score

Get up-to-date information on the 2025–2026 UEFA Champions League Playoff Live Score Results, live lineups, fixtures, and important match events for Legs 1 and 2.

First Leg Fixtures Live Score Results (19–20 August 2025)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Leg 2 Fixtures Live Score Results (26–27 August 2025)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025/26 UEFA Champions League Playoff Spotlight

Play-off Round Spotlight: Key Ties and Players to Watch

1. Celtic vs Kairat Almaty

• Why It Matters: Celtic aim to assert home advantage in the first leg, but Kairat are strong on counterattacks and have surprised bigger teams in past qualifiers.

• Player to Watch: Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic) – capable of decisive goals in crucial European ties.

• Storyline: Can Celtic secure a big first-leg win to take pressure off the away leg in Kazakhstan?

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2. Rangers vs Club Brugge

• Why It Matters: Rangers have Champions League pedigree but face a formidable Brugge side in a high-stakes clash.

• Player to Watch: James Tavernier (Rangers) – often decisive with set-pieces and attacking runs from full-back.

• Storyline: Will Rangers overturn a tricky first-leg result in Belgium or will Brugge secure a place in the League Phase early?

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3. Fenerbahçe vs Benfica

• Why It Matters: Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe face an experienced Benfica team. Both clubs are motivated to reach the League Phase, which is financially and reputationally important.

• Player to Watch: Enzo Fernández (Benfica) – capable of controlling midfield and producing match-defining moments.

• Storyline: Tactical battle between Mourinho’s defensive organization and Benfica’s possession-based play.

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4. Other Matches to Monitor

• Ferencváros vs Qarabağ – Smaller leagues, but potential for surprise results.

• Basel vs Copenhagen – Swiss vs Danish strength; first-leg result will likely determine the tie.

• Bodø/Glimt vs Sturm Graz – Northern attacking flair versus Austrian tactical discipline.

• Crvena Zvezda vs Pafos – Serbian fans provide a huge home advantage; Pafos aim to make history.