Now, the real tension begins.

Real Madrid’s reward for edging past Benfica in the playoffs? A heavyweight, two-legged duel against Manchester City. It’s the latest chapter in what’s quickly becoming a modern European rivalry, and one pre-tournament favorite is guaranteed to exit early.

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will get a shot at redemption against Chelsea, months after the Blues outclassed them in the Club World Cup final. Expect intensity.

Meanwhile, Barcelona head to St James’ Park for a tricky test against Newcastle United, where the atmosphere alone could tilt the tie.

On another front, Liverpool square off with Galatasaray, while Arsenal, who topped the league phase with a flawless record, must overcome Bayer Leverkusen to keep their ambitious quadruple dream alive.

Bayern Munich, runners-up in the league phase and perennial contenders, face a dangerous Atalanta side that squeezed through thanks to a dramatic late penalty against Borussia Dortmund.

And don’t overlook Atletico Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur, a clash that promises tactical warfare.

Full Round of 16 Fixtures

• Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
• Bodø/Glimt vs. Sporting CP
• PSG vs. Chelsea
• Newcastle vs. Barcelona
• Galatasaray vs. Liverpool
• Atlético Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur
• Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich
• Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal

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When Does It Start?

The first legs kick off on Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 11, with the unseeded teams hosting.

The return legs, where the tension usually peaks, will be played on Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, with the seeded teams enjoying home advantage.

With giants colliding, revenge narratives brewing, and underdogs daring to dream, the Round of 16 promises nights that could define this Champions League season.

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The draw, held in Nyon, Switzerland, on January 30, 2026, confirmed several high-stakes matchups.

Full Playoff Fixtures:

• Real Madrid vs Benfica – a repeat of recent European encounters promises fireworks.
• Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco – a tricky all-French showdown.
• Newcastle United vs Qarabağ
• Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos
• Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund
• Juventus vs Galatasaray
• Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge
• Inter Milan vs Bodø/Glimt

These ties will be contested over two legs in February 2026, with the victors advancing to the Champions League Round of 16.

 

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With powerhouses like Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid involved, fans can expect intense battles, dramatic moments, and unforgettable nights as the road to the 2025/26 Champions League trophy continues.

 

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This marks his first return to club management since 2019.

The 52-year-old Dane is set to oversee his first training session with the squad on Wednesday and will make his dugout debut on Friday when Leverkusen host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

“I’ve always regarded Bayer 04 as a very well-structured and ambitious club,” Hjulmand said after his unveiling. “That impression has been reinforced in recent days. To be entrusted with this team is a great honour. The challenge excites me — shaping the future of Leverkusen with both established players and emerging talent, while building on the successes achieved in the past.”

The managerial change comes just a week after Erik ten Hag was dismissed, following only three competitive games in charge. Ten Hag, who took over in the summer after leaving Manchester United in November 2024, departed after a poor start to the Bundesliga campaign despite a promising pre-season.

Our new head coach – Kasper Hjulmand takes charge of the Werkself until 2027! 🤝 pic.twitter.com/0anwKDo0Wq

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 8, 2025

Leverkusen’s season began with a DFB Pokal win over Grossaspach but quickly faltered in the league with a 2-1 home defeat to Hoffenheim and a 3-3 draw against a 10-man Werder Bremen.

Sporting director Simon Rolfes welcomed Hjulmand’s arrival, highlighting his long-standing connection with the club:

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Fans can now look forward to blockbuster clashes from the very first whistle, with the draw throwing up some heavyweight encounters across Europe.

Under UEFA’s new structure, each club will play eight matches against eight different opponents (four home, four away). The top eight finishers in the league phase qualify automatically for the Round of 16. Teams ranked 9th to 24th face each other in a two-legged playoff, while clubs finishing 25th and below are eliminated.

• No teams from the same country can meet in the league stage.
• Each side can face a maximum of two clubs from the same domestic league.

Clubs were split into four seeded pots, based on UEFA coefficients. Automated draw software ensured variety and balance, assigning eight opponents to each team.

The Draw in Full

Pot 1 Fixtures

• Paris Saint-Germain: Bayern (H), Barcelona (A), Atalanta (H), Leverkusen (A), Tottenham (H), Sporting (A), Newcastle (H), Athletic Bilbao (A)
• Real Madrid: Man City (H), Liverpool (A), Juventus (H), Benfica (A), Marseille (H), Olympiacos (A), Monaco (H), Kairat (A)
• Manchester City: Dortmund (H), Real Madrid (A), Leverkusen (H), Villarreal (A), Napoli (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Galatasaray (H), Monaco (A)
• Bayern Munich: Chelsea (H), PSG (A), Club Brugge (H), Arsenal (A), Sporting (H), PSV (A), Union SG (H), Pafos (A)
• Liverpool: Inter (A), Frankfurt (A), PSV (H), Galatasaray (A), Marseille (H), Qarabağ (A), TBD… (fixture continuation missing in source draft)
• Inter Milan: Liverpool (H), Dortmund (A), Arsenal (H), Atlético (A), Slavia (H), Ajax (A), Kairat (H), Union SG (A)
• Chelsea: Barcelona (H), Bayern (A), Benfica (H), Atalanta (A), Ajax (H), Napoli (A), Pafos (H), Qarabağ (A)
• Barcelona: PSG (H), Chelsea (A), Frankfurt (H), Brugge (A), Olympiacos (H), Slavia (A), Copenhagen (H), Newcastle (A)
• Dortmund: Inter (H), Man City (A), Villarreal (H), Juventus (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), Spurs (A), Athletic Bilbao (H), Copenhagen (A)

Pot 2 Fixtures

• • Arsenal: Bayern (H), Inter (A), Atlético (H), Brugge (A), Olympiacos (H), Slavia (A), Kairat (H), Athletic Bilbao (A)
  • Bayer Leverkusen: PSG (H), Man City (A), Villarreal (H), Benfica (A), PSV (H), Olympiacos (A), Newcastle (H), Copenhagen (A)
  • Atlético Madrid: Inter (H), Liverpool (A), Frankfurt (H), Arsenal (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), PSV (A), Union SG (H), Galatasaray (A)
  • Benfica: Real Madrid (H), Chelsea (A), Leverkusen (H), Juventus (A), Napoli (H), Ajax (A), Qarabağ (H), Newcastle (A)
  • Atalanta: Chelsea (H), PSG (A), Brugge (H), Frankfurt (A), Slavia (H), Marseille (A), Athletic Bilbao (H)
  • Villarreal: Man City (H), Dortmund (A), Juventus (H), Leverkusen (A), Ajax (H), Spurs (A), Copenhagen (H), Pafos (A)
  • Juventus: Dortmund (H), Real Madrid (A), Benfica (H), Villarreal (A), Sporting (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Pafos (H), Monaco (A)
  • Eintracht Frankfurt: Liverpool (H), Barcelona (A), Atalanta (H), Spurs (H), Napoli (A), Galatasaray (H), Qarabağ (A)
  • Club Brugge: Barcelona (H), Bayern (A), Arsenal (H), Atalanta (A), Marseille (H), Sporting (A), Monaco (H), Kairat (A)

 

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Pot 3 Fixtures

• • • Tottenham: Dortmund (H), PSG (A), Villarreal (H), Frankfurt (A), Slavia (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Copenhagen (H), Monaco (A)
    • PSV: Bayern (H), Liverpool (A), Atlético (H), Leverkusen (A), Napoli (H), Olympiacos (A), Union SG (H), Newcastle (A)
    • Ajax: Inter (H), Chelsea (A), Benfica (H), Villarreal (A), Olympiacos (H), Marseille (A), Galatasaray (H), Qarabağ (A)
    • Napoli: Chelsea (H), Man City (A), Benfica (H), Villarreal (A), Olympiacos (H), Marseille (A), Galatasaray (H), Qarabağ (A)
    • Sporting: PSG (H), Bayern (A), Brugge (H), Juventus (A), Marseille (H), Napoli (A), Kairat (H), Athletic Bilbao (A)
    • Olympiacos: Real Madrid (H), Barcelona (A), Leverkusen (H), Arsenal (A), PSV (H), Ajax (A), Pafos (H), Kairat (A)
    • Slavia Prague: Barcelona (H), Inter (A), Arsenal (H), Atalanta (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), Spurs (A), Pafos (H)
    • Bodø/Glimt: Man City (H), Dortmund (A), Juventus (H), Athletic Bilbao (A), Spurs (H), Slavia (A), Monaco (H), Galatasaray (A)
    • Marseille: Liverpool (H), Real Madrid (A), Atalanta (H), Brugge (A), Ajax (H), Sporting (A), Newcastle (H), Union SG (A)

Pot 4 Fixtures

• • • Copenhagen: Dortmund (H), Barcelona (A), Leverkusen (H), Villarreal (A), Napoli (H), Spurs (A), Kairat (H), Qarabağ (A)
    • Monaco: Man City (H), Real Madrid (A), Juventus (H), Brugge (A), Spurs (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Galatasaray (H), Pafos (A)
    • Galatasaray: Liverpool (H), Man City (A), Atlético (H), Frankfurt (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), Ajax (A), Union SG (H), Monaco (A)
    • Union Saint-Gilloise: Inter (H), Bayern (A), Atalanta (H), Atlético (A), Marseille (H), PSV (A), Newcastle (H), Galatasaray (A)
    • Qarabağ: Chelsea (H), Liverpool (A), Frankfurt (H), Benfica (A), Ajax (H), Napoli (A), Copenhagen (H), Athletic Bilbao (A)
    • Athletic Bilbao: PSG (H), Dortmund (A), Arsenal (H), Atalanta (A), Sporting (H), Slavia (A), Qarabağ (H), Newcastle (A)
    • Newcastle United: Barcelona (H), PSG (A), Benfica (H), Leverkusen (A), PSV (H), Marseille (A), Athletic Bilbao (H), Union SG (A)
    • Pafos: Bayern (H), Chelsea (A), Villarreal (H), Juventus (A), Slavia (H), Olympiacos (A), Monaco (H), Kairat (A)
    • Kairat: Real Madrid (H), Inter (A), Brugge (H), Arsenal (A), Olympiacos (H), Sporting (A), Pafos (H), Copenhagen (A)

 

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• Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka seals shock £17m transfer to Sunderland as Bayer Leverkusen ignore Erik ten Hag plea

In a surprising twist, former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has returned to the Premier League, signing for newly promoted Sunderland in a £17 million move from Bayer Leverkusen.

The 31-year-old Swiss international penned a three-year deal with the Black Cats after two successful seasons in Germany, where he played a key role in Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double.

Xhaka’s return comes despite efforts by Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag, who was reportedly keen to keep the experienced midfielder, warning that his departure could “undermine the structure and culture of the squad.”

 

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The Swiss star now joins a growing list of high-profile exits from Leverkusen this summer, alongside Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Jonathan Tah.

With 225 Premier League appearances under his belt from his time at Arsenal, Xhaka brings proven top-flight experience to the Stadium of Light as Sunderland gear up for life back in the elite division.

 

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Speaking to the club’s media team after the announcement, Xhaka said:

“I’m very proud to be here. When I spoke to the club, I was excited and I felt the energy, and the mentality that all the people and players have. It’s exactly what I wanted, and I have a very good feeling. We are back to where this club needs to be, and we want to stay here to write our own history. I feel that I’m ready to help the team with my experience but with quality as well.”

He will don the No. 34 shirt at Sunderland and is expected to join up with his new teammates in pre-season ahead of their opening Premier League fixture against West Ham United on August 16.

Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Granit Xhaka, who joins on a three-year deal from Bayer 04 Leverkusen! ❤️✍️

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Bayer Leverkusen have opened discussions with AS Monaco as they seek to land talented French midfielder Maghnes Akliouche in what could become one of the most high-profile transfers of the summer.

According to Sky Germany, the Bundesliga champions have been tracking the 23-year-old for some time and have now initiated talks in hopes of securing a deal. However, negotiations could prove challenging, with Monaco demanding a hefty transfer fee in the region of €70 million.

Akliouche’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed. French outlet L’Équipe previously reported that Manchester United have also expressed strong interest in the creative midfielder. Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and even Real Madrid, now managed by former Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, a known admirer of the player, are all said to be monitoring the situation closely.

Despite intense interest from City and PSG in previous windows, Akliouche opted to remain in the principality last summer, signing a contract extension that keeps him at Stade Louis II until 2028. However, Monaco’s long-standing model of cashing in on top talent when market value peaks means a transfer this summer is increasingly likely.

Akliouche enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024/25, playing 43 matches, scoring seven goals, and registering 12 assists across all competitions. His consistent form has also fueled speculation about a possible first call-up to the senior France national team.

Having risen through Monaco’s academy after joining at age 15 in 2017, Akliouche made his senior debut in 2022 and has since become one of the club’s standout players. His technical finesse, vision, and ability to operate between the lines make him a valuable asset for any top European side.

With the summer transfer window heating up, Leverkusen will need to move swiftly and possibly fend off competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs if they hope to bring Akliouche to the BayArena.

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German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have officially announced the appointment of Dutch tactician Erik Ten Hag as their new manager, following the exit of Xabi Alonso to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Ten Hag, who has been without a managerial role since parting ways with Manchester United in 2024, has now sealed a return to the dugout, marking the start of his Bundesliga career. His appointment was confirmed by the club via an official statement released on Monday, May 26, 2025.

The 54-year-old signed a two-year contract that will see him lead Leverkusen until at least the summer of 2027.

Speaking on his new role, Ten Hag expressed excitement and confidence in the club’s project:

“Bayer Leverkusen is one of the best clubs in Germany and also belongs to the expanded European elite. The club offers excellent conditions, and the talks with those responsible have impressed me very much.”

Leverkusen’s pursuit of Ten Hag had gathered momentum ever since speculation intensified over Alonso’s likely move to Madrid to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.

Now that the former Spanish international’s departure has been confirmed, the club wasted no time in securing an experienced replacement.

Settling in at the BayArena! 😍 pic.twitter.com/iEGBExvfMi

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 26, 2025

Ten Hag arrives at the BayArena with a solid reputation for tactical discipline and squad development, having previously guided Ajax to domestic glory and a memorable UEFA Champions League semi-final run in 2019. His stint at Manchester United yielded a Carabao Cup win and a third-place Premier League finish in the 2022/23 season, though inconsistency marred his final months at Old Trafford.

Leverkusen supporters will be hopeful that the Dutchman can sustain the momentum built under Alonso and mount a serious challenge to perennial rivals Bayern Munich, beginning with the 2025/26 campaign.

With expectations high and a talented squad at his disposal, all eyes will be on Ten Hag as he attempts to cement Leverkusen’s status among Europe’s elite and deliver more silverware in the coming seasons.

Erik ten Hag signs with Bayer 04 as our new head coach until 2027!✍️

Let’s get started! 💪⚫️🔴 pic.twitter.com/JNDut2dvND

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 26, 2025

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Liverpool have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Dutch international right-back Jeremie Frimpong for £30 million, in a move to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is set to leave the club following the expiry of his contract.

The 24-year-old defender, known for his attacking prowess and versatility, was a key target for Reds head coach Arne Slot after Alexander-Arnold’s departure was confirmed, with the latter expected to join Real Madrid.

Frimpong, who has spent recent seasons mainly as a wing-back under outgoing Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, has impressed with his forward runs and goal-scoring ability — netting 28 goals in the last three seasons. His release clause reportedly made the transfer process straightforward.

🚨 BREAKING: Jeremie Frimpong set to join Liverpool, here we go! 🔴💣

Agreement done for Dutch right back as Bayer Leverkusen are informed on €35m release clause being triggered.

Understand Frimpong will sign a five year deal with medical now being scheduled.

New RB for #LFC. pic.twitter.com/Nw1UKQTboH

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 17, 2025

Liverpool currently have only one recognized right-back, 21-year-old Conor Bradley, who has gained experience with 55 appearances since his debut in 2021. Other players like Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, and Curtis Jones have filled in but are not natural options for the role.

Frimpong is now expected to undergo a medical before the deal is finalized. The signing is part of a wider summer recruitment plan for Liverpool, with the club also targeting reinforcements in central defense, midfield, and attack to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

🚨Jeremie Frimpong, first summer signing for Liverpool. 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/jfvV1RLkUI

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 17, 2025

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Legendary Spanish footballer Xabi Alonso has brought his remarkable career to a close on a high note, setting a new Bundesliga record during his emotional farewell match as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.

Alonso’s final game in charge ended in a 2-2 draw against Mainz, marking an unprecedented achievement: a new Bundesliga record for the most successive away league games without defeat.

Although Leverkusen were dethroned this season in both the Bundesliga and DFB Cup—having clinched both titles in the 2023/24 campaign—the team remained unbeaten in all 17 of their away league fixtures, surpassing Bayern Munich’s previous record of 33 away league matches without loss, which was set between 2011/12 and 2013/14.

What makes this record even more impressive is that, unlike Bayern’s run—which spanned the coaching tenures of both Jupp Heynckes and Pep Guardiola—Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak on the road was achieved entirely under Alonso’s leadership.

This also breaks the previous record of 27 consecutive away matches without defeat, held by the legendary Udo Lattek until February 28, 2025, when Alonso’s side secured a 2-0 victory in Kiel.

0 Away defeats in two seasons! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/fsBSiQgNeD

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 17, 2025

Leverkusen’s formidable away record under Alonso across the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons stands at an incredible 23 wins and 11 draws.

Looking ahead, Bayer Leverkusen will have the opportunity to extend this remarkable unbeaten streak when the 2025/26 Bundesliga season kicks off in late August, although Alonso will not be at the helm.

The former midfield maestro recently confirmed that the Mainz fixture would be his last game managing the Rhineland club, closing the chapter on an impressive coaching spell following a stellar playing career.

ANOTHER FULL SEASON UNBEATEN AWAY FROM HOME! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/S0jQ89OMJW

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 17, 2025

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Harry Kane etched his name in the history books as Bayern Munich cruised past Bayer Leverkusen with a 5-0 aggregate victory in the Champions League last-16.

The English striker delivered a stellar performance, scoring and providing an assist in Bayern’s 2-0 second-leg win on Tuesday night. With this feat, Kane became the first English player to net 10 goals in a single Champions League campaign. He also joined David Beckham as only the second Englishman to reach 50 goal contributions in the tournament.

50 – Harry Kane is the second Englishman with 50+ goals and assists combined in UEFA Champions League history (39 goals, 11 assists), along with David Beckham (16 goals, 36 assists). Icons. pic.twitter.com/kkirBFWdZx

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 11, 2025

Despite his decorated career, Kane has yet to lift a major trophy. However, his move from Tottenham to Bayern in the summer of 2023 has put him in prime position to change that. With 76 goals and 23 assists in just 81 appearances for the Bavarian giants, the England captain is proving to be a game-changer.

Now, Bayern Munich sets its sights on the Champions League quarter-finals, where they will face Inter next month. Kane’s red-hot form could be the key to their European ambitions.

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With the league phase complete, the top eight teams advanced automatically, while the remaining eight secured their spots through the newly introduced knockout phase play-offs.  

One of the biggest surprises from the play-offs was the elimination of three Serie A giants—Juventus, Atalanta, and AC Milan.

Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester City failed to progress after a dramatic exit at the hands of Real Madrid.

Teams in the Round of 16

• League Phase Top Eight (Seeded Teams)

– Arsenal (ENG)

– Aston Villa (ENG)

– Atlético Madrid (ESP)

– Barcelona (ESP)

– Inter Milan (ITA)

– Bayer Leverkusen (GER)

– Lille (FRA)

– Liverpool (ENG)

• Knockout Phase Play-Off Winners (Unseeded Teams)

– Borussia Dortmund (GER)

– Bayern Munich (GER)

– Benfica (POR)

– Club Brugge (BEL)

– Feyenoord (NED)

– Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)

– PSV Eindhoven (NED)

– Real Madrid (ESP)

• Round of 16 Fixtures

– Aston Villa vs Club Brugge

– Lille vs Borussia Dortmund

– Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid

– Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen

– Inter Milan vs Feyenoord

– PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal

– Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain

– Barcelona vs Benfica

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• Match Schedule

– First-leg matches: March 4 & 5, 2025

– Second-leg matches: March 11 & 12, 2025

The countdown begins as Europe’s finest teams prepare for thrilling encounters, with a spot in the quarter-finals on the line.

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Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting director, Simon Rolfes, has addressed speculation surrounding Victor Boniface’s potential move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr during the January 2025 transfer window.

Following weeks of rumors linking the Nigerian forward to a lucrative switch, Rolfes confirmed that there had been interest from clubs but stated that Boniface remains part of Leverkusen’s plans. Speaking in a recent interview, he revealed that the striker trained with the team and expressed confidence that he would stay at the club.

“There have been talks, but we are happy that he will be training with us today. I assume that he will stay. He feels comfortable here, his attitude towards the club is unchanged,” Rolfes stated.

Reports indicate that Al Nassr ultimately pursued Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán instead, securing a deal that was reportedly more expensive than their proposed offer for Boniface.

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