Real Madrid visit Benfica: UEFA Champions League – all to know

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandJanuary 27, 2026 at 05:15 PM

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On Wednesday, January 27, 2026, Benfica will host Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon for a crucial UEFA Champions League match. The game, starting at 8pm GMT, is a must-win for both teams, albeit for different reasons. Real Madrid, currently second in La Liga, needs a win to guarantee passage to the Champions League last 16 after a turbulent season that included sacking their coach. Benfica, managed by former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, faces potential elimination from European competition and needs a win to improve their chances of securing a playoff spot, as they currently sit in 29th place. The match holds personal significance for Mourinho as he faces his former club.

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