Real Madrid will face Manchester City in a crucial Champions League play-off for a berth in the last 16. Madrid's 11th place finish left them one point shy of automatic qualification, while City secured a spot after a 3-1 win over Club Brugge, ending 22nd. Historically, Madrid excels against English clubs in the knockout rounds, eliminating them 13 times. Bayern Munich faces Celtic, and Borussia Dortmund meets Sporting CP in other play-off matches, underlining the heightened competition this new format introduces to the tournament.
Real Madrid's upcoming clash with Manchester City in the Champions League showcases their historical dominance over English clubs, claiming 13 eliminations in knockout stages.
Manchester City has home advantage in the first leg against Real Madrid, having won four of the twelve prior encounters, creating a competitive backdrop for this clash.
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