How to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica including UK TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Real Madrid hold a slender lead over Benfica going into the second leg of their Champions League play-off
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Real Madrid vs Benfica:
- Kick-off Time and Venue: The match is scheduled to begin at 8pm GMT (9pm local time) at the historic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. This high-stakes encounter determines which side will advance to the Champions League Round of 16.
UK Television Coverage: Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1. Comprehensive pre-match coverage and analysis is expected to begin in advance of the 8pm kick-off, while there will be coverage of other Champions League play-off matches on other TNT Sports channels
Live Streaming in the UK: Fans who prefer streaming can access the match via the discovery+ app with a TNT Sports subscription. Alternatively, the service is available as an add-on for those using the Amazon Prime Video platform.
International Broadcast Options In the United States, the match will be streamed live on Paramount+, while Australian fans can tune in via Stan Sport. Viewers in Spain, where the game is being held, can watch on Movistar Plus+.
Real Madrid Team News: The home side will be missing key playmaker Jude Bellingham and defender Eder Militao due to ongoing hamstring injuries. However, star forward Kylian Mbappe is expected to lead the line alongside Vinicius Junior.
Benfica Team News: Manager Jose Mourinho will be without youngster Joao Veloso, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury. Richard Rios and Alexander Bah are available again, though, while the Portuguese club will have to wait to see if Fredrik Aursnes is ready to start after being rested over the weekend following a recent injury.
Major Suspensions: Real Madrid’s Rodrygo is unavailable for selection as he finishes a two-match suspension. For Benfica, winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA following allegations of racism in the first leg, though the Argentine has denied the allegation.
What is at Stake: Real Madrid holds a 1-0 aggregate lead thanks to a Vinicius Junior strike in the first leg in Lisbon. Benfica must win by at least two goals to advance directly, or by one goal to send the tie into extra time and potential penalties.
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