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Bayern Munich and Barcelona won their matches in the seventh round of the 2025/26 Champions League.The Germans defeated Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 at home, and the Catalans
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Barcelona, Bayern and Liverpool return to form as Champions League RO16 race tightens
Europe's heavyweights responded as the Champions League playoff race intensified, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool returning to winning ways. Crucial victories reshaped the qualification picture as margins tightened across the league phase.
Bayern, Newcastle and Juventus were among the other teams to earn three points as Matchday 7 concluded.
Harry Kane missed a penalty but scored twice to lead Bayern Munich to a 2-0 win against Union Saint-Gilloise and into the Champions League last 16, while Liverpool are also on track for direct qualification after a 3-0 victory at Olympique Marseille on Wednesday.
The acronym “FCB” means one thing to soccer fans worldwide: it stands for the best club in the world. But it no longer stands for FC Barcelona – FC Bayern Munich is the best team on the planet today. You may think I’m crazy, but you’re wrong.