Football Daily Champions League Debrief: Five English clubs through
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Jan 28, 2026 Michael Brown, former pro turned tactical pundit, and John Bennett, veteran match commentator, break down a dramatic Champions League night. They discuss Benfica’s stoppage-time goalkeeper goal, Tottenham and Chelsea advancing, Man City scraping through, Newcastle and PSG dropping to playoffs, and Bodø/Glimt’s surprise rise. Short, punchy takes on the games that reshaped the knockout picture.
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Goalkeeper's Header Changes The Table
- Benfica's goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin scored a last-minute header to send Benfica into the knockout playoffs on goal difference.
- The goal swung qualification permutations and ensured Manchester City finished in the top eight.
Chelsea's Comeback Secures Top Eight
- Chelsea beat Napoli 3-2 with João Pedro scoring two stunning second-half goals to haul them into the top eight.
- Liam Rossini's rotation and tactical changes, including bringing on Cole Palmer, were decisive in the comeback.
Rotate To Manage A Deep Squad
- Rotate a deep squad to keep players fresh and maintain competition performance across multiple fronts.
- Use rotation strategically for less critical fixtures while keeping main players for big matches.