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The result of the Knock-out Round Play-offs draw is displayed on the big screen alongside the UEFA Champions League trophy during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knock-out Round Play-offs Draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football, on January 30, 2026 in Nyon, Switzerland

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Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC is celebrating with the UEFA Europa League championship trophy after winning the final match between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta BC at Dublin Arena Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

Ademola Lookman’s Time Has Finally Come

Rasmus Hojlund of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Hellas Verona at Gewiss Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Bergamo, Italy.

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Liverpool's Portuguese striker Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions league football match Atalanta Bergamo vs Liverpool, on November 3, 2020

Diogo Jota Is Exactly What Liverpool Needed

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