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• Opta Supercomputer picks Champions League winner amid knockout drama

  The Opta supercomputer has identified Arsenal as the primary favorite to secure their maiden Champions League title following a dominant league phase.

  ​Arsenal leads the projections with a 26.86% chance of victory, bolstered by eight consecutive wins. Bayern Munich follows at 15.19%, despite recent domestic struggles.

  Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea round out the top five. Interestingly, the data suggests Newcastle holds a 4.47% chance of glory, notably higher than Real Madrid’s 3.10% likelihood as the knockout stages intensify.

  ​In the playoff round, Newcastle is virtually guaranteed a last-16 spot with a 99.77% progression chance after thrashing Qarabağ 6–1.

  Conversely, Inter Milan faces an uphill battle with only a 42.62% chance of advancing following a 3–1 loss to Bodø/Glimt.

  Despite their underdog status, the Norwegian side’s recent form against elite clubs proves no lead is insurmountable in Europe’s premier competition.

• Nigeria duo among the goals in thrilling Champions League clash in Brugge

  Super Eagles duo Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman both scored as Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in Belgium.

  ​Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman stole the spotlight as Club Brugge staged a stunning comeback against Atletico Madrid.

  Julian Alvarez and Lookman gave the Spanish side a 2-0 lead, but Onyedika’s second-half goal sparked a resurgence.

  Despite a late Atletico goal, Onyedika provided the final assist for Christos Tzolis to level. Meanwhile, Bruno Onyemaechi’s Olympiacos suffered a 2-0 home loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

  ​The draw leaves the tie wide open ahead of the second leg in Madrid. Club Brugge expressed their optimism on social media following the final whistle:

  “We fought back!! All to play for next week!” The result keeps the Belgian side’s dreams alive, while Ademola Lookman’s impressive form continues to solidify his importance under Diego Simeone, despite the team’s defensive struggle to maintain their lead.

• Julian Alvarez set new Atleti’s Champions League record Brugge draw

  Julian Alvarez became Atletico Madrid’s most efficient Champions League scorer, but a defensive collapse saw the Spanish side draw 3-3 with Club Brugge.

  ​Julian Alvarez made history at the Jan Breydel Stadium, reaching 12 goals in 18 European appearances to become Atletico’s most prolific striker by ratio.

  Alongside Ademola Lookman, the Argentine propelled Diego Simeone’s side to a dominant 2-0 first-half lead.

  However, Raphael Onyedika and Nicolo Tresoldi clawed Brugge level, and despite a Joel Ordonez own goal briefly restoring Atletico’s advantage, Christos Tzolis’s 89th-minute strike rescued the hosts.

  ​The result extends Atletico’s concerning defensive streak to nine matches without a clean sheet in Europe.

  Despite their clinical frontline, the Rojiblancos failed to secure victory after leading by two goals for the first time in their Champions League history.

  “We were two up and didn’t know how to hold on to the lead,” Atletico captain Koke told Movistar. “It was a rollercoaster, like it’s been all season.”

• Diego Simeone and Jan Oblak clash after Atletico Madrid loss to Rayo Vallecano

  Internal friction has surfaced at Atletico Madrid as goalkeeper Jan Oblak publicly criticized the team’s performance following a 3-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano, prompting a direct disagreement from manager Diego Simeone.

  ​Atletico Madrid’s La Liga title hopes suffered a devastating blow following a 3-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano at Butarque.

  The loss leaves Los Colchoneros 15 points adrift of leaders Real Madrid. Captain Jan Oblak was visibly furious after the final whistle, suggesting the squad lacks the mental consistency required to compete.

  Oblak stated, “It seems that La Liga has been thrown away.”

  ​Manager Diego Simeone quickly moved to downplay the goalkeeper’s scathing assessment during his post-match press conference.

  Despite the heavy defeat and lackluster performance, the coach defended his players’ application ahead of their Champions League fixture.

  Simeone pointedly countered his captain’s view of the squad’s effort, telling the media, “I don’t agree with what Oblak said. I think the team gave what it could.”

• Barcelona’s Copa del Rey hopes dwindle as Camp Nou capacity falls short for Atletico return leg

  Barcelona’s efforts to increase Spotify Camp Nou’s capacity to 62,657 seats for their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid have been stalled by licensing delays.

  ​FC Barcelona faces a monumental task in the Copa del Rey after a devastating 4-0 first-leg defeat to Atlético Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

  While Hansi Flick’s side hoped for a boosted home atmosphere to aid a potential comeback, reports indicate they will likely remain restricted to 45,401 spectators.

  The club has struggled with bureaucratic hurdles in securing the “1C licence” required to open the North Stand in time for the March 3rd fixture.

  ​The expansion would have added 17,000 supporters to the stands, but the City Council’s rigorous technical requirements mean a March opening for the Champions League knockouts is a more realistic target.

  Despite the setback, the club hopes the current capacity can still produce the “special” environment needed to overturn the four-goal deficit.

  Flick’s team must overcome both Diego Simeone’s clinical defense and the absence of Eric García, who was sent off in the first leg.