Can Benfica do it? RM's only time failing to reach UCL R16 was in 1962

  /  nebronhames

In the UCL play-off round, Real Madrid has drawn Benfica, and only the winner will advance to the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Real Madrid's last and only time failing to qualify for the Champions League Round of 16 was in the 1962-63 season. At that time, it was the era of the European Cup, and Real Madrid drew Belgian powerhouse Anderlecht in the preliminary round. Real Madrid drew 3-3 with the opponent in the first leg and was defeated 0-1 away in the second leg, which was also Real Madrid's only time failing to qualify for the Champions League Round of 16. 

This season is Real Madrid's 56th participation in the Champions League. In the previous 54 times, they advanced to the Round of 16 stage, never being eliminated in the Champions League group stage. During the European Cup era, they only failed to progress once before the Round of 16. In the Champions League play-off last season, Real Madrid also successfully eliminated Manchester City. 

Real Madrid's Champions League historical record

Failed to reach the round of 16: 1 time

Eliminated in the Round of 16: 14 times

Stopped in the quarter-finals: 7 times 

Stopped in the semi-finals: 15 times 

Runner-up: 3 times 

Championships: 15 times

Related๏ผš Anderlecht Benfica Real Madrid
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