Manchester City will confront Real Madrid in a significant Champions League playoff, needing to triumph to advance beyond the initial knockout stage. Having finished 22nd in the league, City narrowly avoided early exit and now faces the reigning European champions, Real Madrid, who have been tough competitors in their previous encounters. Celtic also face a challenge against Bayern Munich in their own knockout stage. Both series of matches will be pivotal, as the winners progress to the round of 16 with no option for those knocked out.
Manchester City must overcome Real Madrid to keep their Champions League hopes alive after being drawn against the reigning champions in a crucial playoff tie.
City, who narrowly avoided early elimination by finishing 22nd, will host the first leg of their tie against Real Madrid, followed by an away match at the Bernabeu.
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