Real Madrid, Barça y Atlético, en octavos de la Liga de Campeones | A por el Título
February 26, 2026·8 min
The episode opens with news that Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético de Madrid have all qualified for the Champions League round of 16, with the draw set for tomorrow. Real Madrid secured their spot with a 2-1 win over Benfica, featuring goals from Chouameni and Vinícius. Potential matchups include Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain or Newcastle, Atlético against Liverpool or Tottenham, and Real Madrid against Sporting or Manchester City. Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa comments on the likelihood of facing Manchester City again, noting it would be a complicated tie. The segment also mentions UEFA dismissing Benfica's appeal regarding racist insults against Vinícius earlier in the season. In the Europa League, Celta Vigo holds a 1-2 advantage ahead of their match, with coach Claudio Giraldet emphasizing the need to win despite the lead. Transfer news includes Sevilla signing a player from Independiente del Valle for about 6 million euros until 2031. Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta addresses a VAR error that cost Barça a point, congratulating referees for acknowledging it but noting no points will be returned. Other sports updates cover the Spanish women's national team preparing for the 2027 World Cup, winter Olympic medalists being recognized, and results from basketball, tennis, and other leagues. The episode concludes with various sports briefs, including cycling, hockey, and gymnastics ambassador announcements.
