Real Madrid vs Benfica

 Real Madrid vs Benfica

Real Madrid host Benfica at the 

Santiago Bernabéu

 tonight, February 25, 2026, for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off. Real Madrid holds a narrow 1-0 aggregate lead following a victory in Lisbon, courtesy of a goal by 

Vinícius Júnior

. The winner will progress to the Round of 16. 

Match Overview

• Kickoff Time: 8:00 PM GMT / 9:00 PM CET / 3:00 PM EST.
• Venue: 
  Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
  , Madrid.
• Current Aggregate: Real Madrid 1-0 Benfica.
• Referee/UEFA Status: The match follows a controversial first leg where 
  Vinícius Júnior
   alleged racial abuse, leading to a one-match provisional suspension for Benfica’s 
  Gianluca Prestianni
  . 

Key Storylines

• Injury Crisis for Madrid: Real Madrid is severely depleted, missing Jude Bellingham (hamstring), Éder Militão (muscle), and Kylian Mbappé (knee), who is a serious doubt or ruled out. Rodrygo is also suspended.
• Mourinho's Touchline Ban: Benfica manager José Mourinho will be absent from the touchline after receiving a red card in the first leg.
• Benfica's Scoring Threat: Despite trailing, Benfica previously defeated Madrid 4-2 in the league phase this season. Striker Vangelis Pavlidis enters in elite form with 28 goals across all competitions this season.
  
  

Match Live Info

                        

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