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FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid face crucial Champions League matches

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STORY: FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid face crucial Champions League matches
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 20, 2025
DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2025
LENGTH: 00:02:35
LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of FC Barcelona training
2. various of Atletico Madrid training
3. various of Real Madrid training

STORYLINE:

FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face crucial Champions League group stage matches on Tuesday, which could shape their schedules for next month.

Barcelona travels to Benfica aiming for a top-eight finish to avoid the extra play-off round and secure two midweek weeks off in February for recovery. Inigo Martinez and Dani Olmo are unavailable due to injuries.

With 15 points from 18, Barcelona must still contend with rivals like Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, both just three points behind. Benfica, sitting 15th, also has hopes of climbing into the top six.

Atletico hosts Bayer Leverkusen, sitting just one point behind their German rivals in fourth. A win could put Atletico in a strong position for a top-eight finish.

After a surprise loss to Leganes, Atletico is without striker Alexander Sorloth and seeks to regain its attacking edge. The presence of former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen adds extra intrigue, with some speculating his future at Madrid.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Barcelona, Spain.
(XHTV)

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