Champions League review: Italian struggles, Mourinho’s bus exile and a jubilant journeyman

The knockout playoffs are complete after a whirlwind round of action. Bodø/Glimt’s fairytale continues while the holders struggled again

26 Feb, 14:20 — 26 Feb, 14:20

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Why this matters

The Champions League is Europe's premier club football competition, and the knockout playoffs represent a critical stage where teams battle for advancement. The performance of major clubs and leagues, like the struggles of Italian teams or the tactical decisions of high-profile managers such as Mourinho, often dictate narratives and impact club prestige and finances. Underdog stories, like Bodø/Glimt's continued success, add significant drama and interest to the tournament.

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Champions LeaguePremier European club football competition Bodø/GlimtFootball club experiencing a 'fairytale' run InterItalian football club that struggled MourinhoManager associated with 'bus exile'San SiroStadium where Bodø/Glimt defeated Inter Italian teamsGroup of clubs experiencing struggles

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First report: Yahoo · 26 Feb, 14:20|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

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