Real Madrid vs Benfica: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Real Madrid prepare to host Benfica on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this EUROPE: Champions League, Knockout Round Play-off fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Real Madrid, currently 16th in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Benfica, sitting 4th with 0 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Real Madrid and Benfica have been competitive, with Benfica claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Benfica, Real Madrid recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Courtois, Carreras, Huijsen, Rudiger, Alexander-Arnold, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde, Vinicius Junior, Mbappe. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Benfica's last outing came against Real Madrid, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Araujo, Dedic, Barreiro, Aursnes, Schjelderup, Rafa, Prestianni, Pavlidis. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Real Madrid are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Real Madrid and Benfica are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Real Madrid's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Benfica's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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