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MD7 of the league part within the 2025-26 Champions League got here to an finish on Wednesday, with three La Liga sides concerned. Barcelona gained away at Slavia Prague of their match, whereas additionally in motion have been Atletico Madrid and Athletic Membership.
Atletico Madrid dent prime 8 hopes with Galatasaray draw
Galatasaray 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid are up in opposition to it within the bid to averted the dreaded play-off tie, having performed out a draw at Rams Park. That they had made a wonderful begin when Giuliano Simeone headed dwelling Matteo Ruggeri’s cross after solely 4 minutes, however Galatasaray have been quickly on stage phrases when Marcos Llorente turned the ball into his personal internet.
Each groups pushed for a winner within the second half, however there have been no additional targets. It signifies that Diego Simeone’s facet are twelfth within the league part standings, and whereas a win in opposition to Bodo/Glimt subsequent week could be sufficient, they want different outcomes to go their method.
Athletic Membership seal sensational comeback win in Bergamo
Atalanta 2-3 Athletic Membership
Athletic Membership nonetheless have hope of reaching the knockout levels of the Champions League, having come from behind to defeat Atalanta. The house facet took the lead within the first half courtesy of Gianluca Scamacca, and after hanging on till the hour mark, they scored 3 times in 16 minutes.
Gorka Guruzeta made it 1-1, earlier than a wonderful volley from substitute Nico Serrano gave Los Leones the lead. Robert Navarro arrange each targets, and he received in on the act himself to make it 3-1 on 74 minutes. Nikola Krstovic scored late on to arrange a nervy end, however Ernesto Valverde’s facet held on for a improbable win.
These three essential factors signifies that a win at dwelling to Sporting CP subsequent week must be sufficient for Athletic to stamp their ticket for the play-off spherical, however as is the case with Atleti, it may come right down to purpose distinction.
