As the seventh day of the Champions League phase begins, the Spanish teams are clear about what their objective is for the last two games.. Real Madrid, Atlético and Barça maintain their chances of being in the top-8. Athletic, after their draw against champion PSG, continues to dream of, at least, remaining in the competition, something that will now be impossible for Villarreal. His elimination is virtual, although he can still fight for an important prize.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid faces a key match against Monaco to achieve its main objective in this Champions League: finish in the top-8 and avoid that previous playoff tie in a very busy calendar. With 12 points on the table, a defeat cannot be allowed. Predictions dictate that with 16 points you can be among the best eight.
What is left
- Real Madrid-Monaco (01/20/26)
- Benfica-Real Madrid (28/01/26)
Atlético
Your situation is very similar to that of your neighbor. With 12 points on the table, they aim to achieve at least 16 to have a good chance of being among the best eight. This Wednesday’s match against Galatasaray It is, a priori, the most complicated of those that lie ahead. Forbidden to lose any of their last two commitments.
What is left
- Galatasaray-Atlético (21/01/26)
- Atlético-Bodo/Glimt (28/01/26)
Barcelona
Few thought that Barça was going to find one of the most important matches of the season in Prague. It will also be the last one against Copenhagen. But this Wednesday’s game against Slavia could mark the rest of the season. They need to win both to have a chance of being among the top eight. They have 10 points and need 16 to be in the fight. Opta’s predictions give him… ninth, which would force him to play in the playoff.
What is left
- Slavia Prague-Barcelona (18/01/26)
- Barcelona-Copenhagen (01/28/26)
Athletic
Athletic is playing in a Champions League that has not turned out as they dreamed… but in which they are by no means dead. Yes indeed, He has two high-level commitments, starting this Wednesday against Atalanta. With five points in the box, Valverde’s men know that two victories keep them in the competition and they would have many options if they get four of the last six points at stake. But a defeat would condemn them.
What is left
- Atalanta-Athletic (21/01/26)
- Athletic-Sporting (28/01/26)
Villarreal
Villarreal is virtually eliminated from the Champions League. Not mathematically, since they maintain a 0.06% chance with multiple caroms. The remaining two matches should be seen as a matter of pride… and economics, as each victory provides a prize of more than two million euros.
What is left
- Villarreal-Ajax (20/01/26)
- Bayer Leverkusen-Villarreal (28/01/26)
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