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Real Madrid face Benfica in a crucial 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoff second leg, with a spot in the Round of 16 on the line. Real Madrid are looking to secure their ticket to the 2026 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 as they host Benfica this Wednesday.
UEFA have dismissed Benfica's appeal against a ban handed out to Gianluca Prestianni ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has called on Uefa to demonstrate its commitment to combating racism, following alleged abuse directed at forward Vinicius Jr. The incident occurred during last week’s Champions League knockout phase play-off first leg in Lisbon,
The Champions League round of 16 draw offered up some mammoth ties on Friday. Real Madrid’s reward for battling past Benfica in the playoffs is a two-legged affair against Manchester City, with one pre-tournament favorite destined to crash out in the early stages in the latest installment of this blossoming rivalry.