On the eve of several matches of the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League season 2022/23, according to the results of which "Real" and Manchester City have guaranteed themselves entry into the next round of Europe's premier club tournament.
Reigning champion Real Madrid "Real" has secured early entry to the 1/8 finals of these competitions, playing in a draw with Shakhtar Donetsk, - 1:1. The Royal Club scored 10 points, which allowed them to guarantee at least second place in the subgroup.
It is the 12th time in their history that the UCL club made it to the playoffs two rounds before the end of the group stage, which is a record. Bayern and Barcelona have done so 10 times each.
English side Man City were held to a 0-0 away draw with Copenhagen from Denmark. As a result, the Citizens, like the Madrid side, added 10 points to their Group G tally and guaranteed themselves a playoff berth.