Benfica must beat Real Madrid to keep Champions League hopes alive

Mar 20th 2026

Final group match at Estádio da Luz is decisive for José Mourinho's Benfica, while Real Madrid aim to secure a round of 16 place.

  • Match kicks off Jan 28 at 8 p.m. WET in Lisbon (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT).
  • Benfica are two points short of playoff qualification after just two wins so far this campaign.
  • Real Madrid sit third in the group and need a win to guarantee automatic progression to the round of 16.
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