Mourinho's Benfica vs Real Madrid (Again), Qarabag’s Cinderella Run, and Knockout Playoff Chaos: European Nights 02/17/26

European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to the Champions League knockout playoff games. They begin with Benfica’s 98th-minute goalie goal last round that set up a dramatic rematch between José Mourinho's Benfica and Real Madrid. Rog and Rory look at Mourinho's lasting impact at Real Madrid and if The Special One himself ever recovered from his time at the Bernebéu. Then it’s on to Azerbaijani side Qarabag welcoming Premier League club Newcastle, and what their rise says about the modern Champions League format. Plus, predictions across Europe and Rory’s latest continental culinary dispatch from one of the game’s great cities.

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