Soccer News of Friday, 30 January 2026
Source: www.completesports.com
Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray will face Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Playoffs, reports Completesports.com.
The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.
It featured the teams that finished between ninth and 24th in the league phase, with clubs ranked 9–16 seeded and those placed 17–24 unseeded.
Osimhen was in action in Galatasaray’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Wednesday night.
Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta will be up against Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.
Another Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen, who have Nathan Tella in their ranks will face Greek giants Olympiacos.
Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi is a key player for Olympiacos.
Raphael Onyedika’s Club Brugge will take on Spanish side Atletico Madrid.
The eight winners from the knockout phase play-offs will advance to the round of 16,
The first leg will be played between February 17-18, while the reverse fixture is scheduled for February 24-25.
Full Fixtures
Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen
Galatasaray vs Juventus
Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid
Monaco vs PSG
Qarabag vs Newcastle
Benfica vs Real Madrid
Bodo/Glimt vs Inter