Real Madrid travels to Lisbon on Wednesday night for their final Champions League group stage match against Benfica.
The team arrives in Portugal aware that this match could be key to their advancement into the knockout rounds.
Real Madrid is in good form, having won their last three matches in all competitions. Recently, they dominated AS Monaco 6-1 in Europe, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice, bringing his total to 11 goals in this season’s Champions League.
Just days before, Real Madrid secured a solid 2-0 victory over Villarreal in La Liga, with Mbappé again netting two goals to continue his impressive scoring streak.
In the Champions League standings, Real Madrid is currently in third place with 15 points from seven games. A win in Lisbon would guarantee their spot in the last 16, ensuring their progression.
However, failing to secure three points could complicate their chances, leaving them reliant on other match outcomes.
Real Madrid team news
Defensively, there are challenges for the coach, although Aurélien Tchouameni returns after serving a suspension. The team will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring), Antonio Rüdiger (knee), Eder Militão (tendon), and Ferland Mendy (ankle), impacting their defensive options. Still, Alexander-Arnold and Rüdiger are making progress and may be available for the match against Rayo Vallecano on February 1st.
Under the new coach, the team has maintained momentum and clarity, using a 4-3-3 formation focused on space control and strong defensive positioning. Mbappé, at the forefront, has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of goals in a single Champions League phase with 11 goals in six appearances this season.
Real Madrid predicted lineup
Possible starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinicius.
When will the match kick off?
The match is scheduled to start at 8pm BST on Wednesday, January 28.
How to watch Benfica vs Real Madrid?
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on TNT Sports Extra, with streaming available on Discovery+.
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