After an eventful first-leg clash, Real Madrid will host Benfica at home in the second leg of the 2025/26 Champions League play-offs edc4.
The first leg was in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, as Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni is said to have made certain racist comments aimed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. As a result, Prestianni has been suspended from the match while UEFA continues to investigate the incident.
Real Madrid then recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Benfica thanks to a superb Vinicius goal, which is believed to have been the catalyst for the alleged racist comments that followed.
The Eagles will face Los Blancos without their head coach Jose Mourinho on the sidelines after the Portuguese coach was suspended in the first leg in Lisbon for accusing the referee of alleged preferential treatment of Real Madrid players.
When and where does the match between Real Madrid and Benfica Champions League 2025-2026 start?
The 2025-2026 Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Thursday, February 26 at 1:30 AM IST.
How to watch the Real Madrid vs Benfica Champions League 2025-26 match LIVE?
The 2025-2026 Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network. It can also be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website.
Published on February 25, 2026
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