Real Madrid's Struggles in Champions League Saved by Format They Hate

Real Madrid is struggling in the Champions League, but the new format might save them.

Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Liverpool on Wednesday, their third defeat in five Champions League games. But thanks to the new Champions League format, Los Blancos are still in the running for the knockout stages.

Relation Football Schedule
2025-08-18 Monday

Nantes

02:45 France, Ligue 1, Round 1

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02:45

PSG

Atlético Mineiro

03:00 Brazil, Brasileirão Série A, Round 20

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03:00

Gremio

Santos

03:00 Brazil, Brasileirão Série A, Round 20

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03:00

Vasco da Gama

Espanyol

03:30 Spain, LaLiga, Round 1

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03:30

Atletico Madrid

Internacional

05:30 Brazil, Brasileirão Série A, Round 20

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05:30

Flamengo

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