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Real Madrid sets top-eight goal after Champions League draw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Real Madrid sets top-eight goal after Champions League draw

Summary

Real Madrid's Director of Institutional Relations, Emilio Butragueno, addressed the team's outlook following the Champions League draw for the 2026/27 season. The draw features tough opponents, including Arsenal, Inter Milan, and others. Butragueno stated the objective is to finish among the top eight to secure a direct spot in the round of 16, avoiding the knockout round. This comes after the club's exits in the quarter-finals in the previous two years, raising the stakes for the upcoming campaign. Real Madrid aims to reclaim their prestigious status in European football, focusing on a strong start in the new league-phase format.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid faces Arsenal, Inter Milan, PSV Eindhoven, and others.
•The team's goal is to finish in the top eight.
•Emilio Butragueno emphasizes the need for the right mentality.
•Two consecutive quarter-final exits have heightened expectations.
•The new format requires consistent performance from the opening match.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid executive reacts to Champions League draw: ‘Objective is to finish among the top eight’

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Former Real Madrid player Emilio Butragueno, now the club’s Director of Institutional Relations, discussed the team’s mood on Movistar following the 2026/27 Champions League league-phase draw. The...
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