Preview: Benfica vs Real Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Los Blancos have only defeated the Eagles once in their three meetings.

SL Benfica are all set to host Real Madrid for their final league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an entertaining outing between these clubs and is scheduled to take place at the Estádio da Luz.

The Eagles will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They have only won two matches in the European competition this season and the upcoming contest is a must-win for them. Jose Mourinho-led Benfica have been inconsistent with their performances and are likely to struggle in their upcoming contest as well.

Real Madrid have performed well in their last three games and will be keen to extend their winning run here. Under the new manager Álvaro Arbeloa, things are looking good for them. Los Blancos have won five of their seven UEFA Champions League games this season and will be fully confident for their next outing.

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 25, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio da Luz
• Date: Thursday, January 29
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Jan 28; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Benfica: L-L-W-L-W

Madrid: L-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Vangelis Pavlidis netted a brace for SL Benfica, which helped them secure an easy win in their previous league outing. Even though he has only scored one goal in the UEFA Champions League this season, he is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts.

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)

The Frenchman is on a sensational run of form and is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence. He is coming in after scoring a sensational brace for Real Madrid in their previous league outing against Villarreal. Kylian Mbappe has 11 goals to his name in six UCL matches of the ongoing campaign.

😄 The goal machine strikes again! pic.twitter.com/swKHvgUGOu

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 24, 2026

Match Facts

• Real Madrid are on a three-match winning streak.
• Benfica have won two of their last three games.
• The Eagles have defeated Los Blancos two times in three attempts.

Benfica vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @3/4 AK Bets
• Kylian Mbappe to score @7/10 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @13/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

SL Benfica will miss out on the services of Dodi Lukebakio, Richard Rios and Joao Veloso. They are injured. Alexander Bah and Samuel Soares are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger will not be in action for Real Madrid due to injuries. Trent Alexander-Arnold is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Benfica won: 2

Madrid won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Trubin (GK); Banjaqui, Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Barrenechea, Aursnes; Prestianni, Sudakov, Cabral; Pavlidis

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Güler, Bellingham, Tchouaméni; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Júnior

Match Prediction

This will an interesting outing between these clubs, but it will be Real Madrid who are likely to come out on top and secure a win against SL Benfica in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Benfica 1-3 Real Madrid

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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