Real Madrid vs Benfica Champions League second leg preview and team news

Real Madrid will host Benfica at the Santiago Bernabéu on February 25, 2026, in the second leg of their Champions League knockout round play-off, following a 1-0 victory for Madrid in the first leg. The match will see Benfica’s head coach José Mourinho suspended after receiving a red card, which may impact their performance. The tension from the first leg, marked by accusations of racial insults, adds to the stakes as both teams aim for a place in the last 16.

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