Real Madrid vs Benfica: Lineup and how to watch the UEFA Champions League Playoffs 2nd Leg match LIVE in India?

Real Madrid vs Benfica: Kylian Mbappe will miss tonight’s Champions League second leg due to a knee injury as Real Madrid look to defend their narrow one-goal advantage against SL Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The Spanish giants head into the clash hoping to finish the job on home soil without one of their key stars.

The first leg in Lisbon was clouded by controversy after allegations of racial abuse towards Vinicius Junior by Gianluca Prestianni, who has since been handed a provisional one-match ban and will not feature tonight. On the pitch, it was Vinicius who made the difference, scoring a stunning winner past Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.

Ironically, Trubin had been Benfica’s hero in the group stage, netting a dramatic late goal that secured their place in the top 24 and pushed Real Madrid into the knockout round instead of direct qualification for the Round of 16. Now, with a slim lead and tensions still fresh, Madrid aim to seal their progress in front of their home crowd.

Real Madrid vs Benfica: Lineup and how to watch the UEFA Champions League Playoffs 2nd Leg match LIVE in India?

When is the Real Madrid vs Benfica UEFA Champions League match?

The Real Madrid vs Benfica UEFA Champions League match will be played on 25th February 2026.

Where will be the match played?

The match will be played at Real Madrid’s home ground, Santiago Bernabeu.

What time does the match kick-off?

The match will kick off at 1:30 AM IST (26th 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

Real Madrid

Courtois; Trent, Rüdiger, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Camavinga, Güler; Vinicius, Gonzalo.

Benfica

Trubin; Dedic, Otamendi, T. Araújo, Dahl; Aursnes, Barreiro; Lukébakio, Sudakov, Schjelderup; Pavlidis.

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