Real Madrid slip to ninth in the league phase after a 4–2 defeat to Benfica. The result left Real Madrid in ninth place, one point behind eighth-placed Manchester City, and outside the automatic qualification places. Madrid now knows the two possible opponents they could face in the knockout playoff round, per Football Espana. Real Madrid will either face Benfica or Bodo/Glimt in the playoffs. Why all UCL games played same timeYEN.com.gh previously reported that all 18 matches on the final matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase will kick off at the same time on Wednesday.