Benfica vs Real Madrid: Three weeks ago, Benfica didn’t just beat Real Madrid—they announced themselves as genuine contenders. It was a masterclass in football intelligence, where the Portuguese side simply outplayed their Spanish counterparts. Benfica created eight clear chances and 3.01 xG, while Real Madrid struggled with just 1.51 xG despite having more possession. It was a performance that left no doubt: this isn’t a fluke.
Real Madrid have problems, and Benfica found them mercilessly. Andreas Schjelderup exploited the vulnerabilities down the right flank with two clinical finishes. Since then, Real Madrid have tried patching things up tactically, but injuries are piling up. Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold are starting to regain match sharpness; however, Jude Bellingham and Eder Militao remain sidelined. Even worse, Kylian Mbappe hasn’t trained fully all-week. Real Madrid are vulnerable, but they are still the King of Europe. So it will be interesting to see how Jose Mourinho’s team play against the Los Blancos at their home ground.
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Benfica vs Real Madrid: Lineup and how to watch the UEFA Champions League match LIVE in India?
When is the Benfica vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League match?
The Benfica vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League match will be played on 17th February 2026.
Where will be the match played?
The match will be played at Benfica’s home ground, Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal.
What time does the match kick-off?
The match will kick off at 1:30 AM IST (18th February 2026).
Which TV channels will broadcast the UEFA Champions League match live in India?
The UEFA Champions League matches will be broadcasted live on Sony TV channels.
How can you watch the live streaming of the UEFA Champions League match in India?
The UEFA Champions League match will be live streamed on Sony LIV.
Predicted Lineups
Benfica
Trubin, Dahl, T. Araujo, Otamendi, Dedic, Barreiro, Aursnes, Schjelderup, Sudakov, Prestianni, Pavlidis
Real Madrid
Courtois, Carreras, Huijsen, Rudiger, Alexander-Arnold, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Valverde, Guler, Vinicius, Mbappe
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FAQ
How can you watch the live streaming of the UEFA Champions League match in India?
The UEFA Champions League match will be live streamed on Sony LIV.
