Benfica vs Real Madrid: Live streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch Champions League 2025-26
Jose Mourinho will face his former club tonight.
With Jose Mourinho leading his SL Benfica squad into a crucial matchup against his old team, Real Madrid’s matchday 8 of the Champions League league phase will take place at Estadio da Luz tonight.
The Spanish guests are in third position but are not yet guaranteed a top-eight finish, with just three points distancing them from 15th-place Juventus. Meanwhile, the hosts are in 29th place and two points behind the final qualifying berth.
Benfica’s league-phase campaign got off to a terrible start as they lost all four of their first games. However, two straight 2-0 wins over AFC Ajax and Napoli momentarily rekindled hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages.
Madrid have seen upheaval in recent weeks, starting with a UEFA Super Cup final loss to bitter rivals FC Barcelona that resulted in Xabi Alonso’s sacking. Alvaro Arbeloa oversaw a poor Copa del Rey elimination against second-tier Albacete in his first match as manager.
Since then, Los Blancos have won three consecutive matches in all competitions, including this past weekend’s 2-0 triumph away at Villarreal. In that match, a brace from Kylian Mbappe put them within one point of the top spot in LaLiga.
Madrid have won eight of their past ten UEFA encounters with Portuguese opponents, including four straight away wins. They are just one win away from guaranteeing direct qualification to the round of 16.
When and where will the Benfica vs Real Madrid match take place?
The game will start on Thursday, 29th January, at 1:30 a.m. IST. The match will be played at Estádio da Luz Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.
Where and how to live stream Benfica vs Real Madrid in India?
You can live stream the Champions League match on SonyLIV and Sony Sports Network.
Where and how to watch the Benfica vs Real Madrid game live in the UK?
UK fans can tune into TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC UK to watch the game.
Where and how to watch live in the USA?
You can watch the game live on the Paramount+ and TUDN services.
Where and how to live-stream Benfica vs Real Madrid in Nigeria?
Live telecast of this match in Nigeria will be available on DAZN.
Where do Real Madrid stand in the table?
They are third in the table.
Where do Benfica stand in the table?
They are 29th in the table.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.