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LIVE: Benfica vs Real Madrid – Champions League playoff
On February 17, 2026, Benfica played Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie. The match took place at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, with kickoff at 8pm GMT.
Patrick Keddie,Adam HancockAl JazeeraFiled 2026-02-17 · 17:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On February 17, 2026, Benfica played Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie. The match took place at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, with kickoff at 8pm GMT. Real Madrid aimed to avenge their previous group stage loss to Benfica in Lisbon. This Champions League knockout stage match is a key event for both teams as they compete for a spot in the next round. Live coverage included build-up, analysis, and text commentary.
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The match kicks off at 8pm (20:00 GMT).
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The football match is at Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Real Madrid is out to avenge their shock group stage loss in Lisbon last month.
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The match is a Champions League playoff.
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Benfica host Real Madrid for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout tie.
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