Benfica vs Real Madrid live updates: Champions League pla...

What’s Happening

Okay so Follow live coverage of the Champions League play-off first leg between Benfica and Real Madrid Benfica and Real Madrid face off in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie at the Estadio da Luz.

Jose Mourinho is looking to upset his former club for the second time in as many months. The Portuguese side secured a spot in the knockout rounds on the final day of group play in January courtesy of goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin s dramatic stoppage-time header against Madrid , who missed out on an automatic spot in the last 16 with the 4-2 defeat. (shocking, we know)

Start time: 8pm GMT, 3pm ET, 12pm PT How to watch: Prime Video Sport (UK); Paramount+ (U.

The Details

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This subs bench is packed with talent. Here’s a look at the players hoping to come on and make an impact: Real Madrid subs: Lunin, Carvajal, Alaba, Gonzalo Garcia, Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, F.

Why This Matters

Mendy, Mastantuono, Cestero, Joan Martinez, Pitarch. Big news for Real Madrid the fandom — Kylian Mbappe is back in the starting team for tonight’s match. Here’s the full line-up: Real Madrid team: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Arda Guler, Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Vinicius Junior, Mbappe.

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Key Takeaways

• Not a hint of pre-match nerves for Vinicius Junior when Real Madrid trained inside the Estadio da Luz yesterday.
• Thats five more than any other player in the competition and includes a brace against tonights opponents Benfica three weeks ago.

The Bottom Line

Thats five more than any other player in the competition and includes a brace against tonights opponents Benfica three weeks ago. This seasons most prolific goalscorers: Kylian Mbappe — 13 Harry Kane — 8 Erling Haaland — 7 Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Martinelli, Victor Osimhen — 6 Benfica and Real Madrid have each scored four Champions League goals from direct attacks this season, more than any other side.

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