Hello everyone and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time covering the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg between Real Madrid and Benfica at the Bernabéu.
The hosts come into the night looking to seal their progression to the Round of 16 after securing a narrow 1-0 advantage in the first leg in Lisbon. Real Madrid will know that tonight's result could define their European campaign, and they will rely on home support to ensure they finish the job in front of their own fans.
Benfica, meanwhile, arrive knowing they must overturn the deficit to extend their season in Europe. The Portuguese champions have quality in attack and will look to unsettle Madrid early, but they will also need to stay compact and take advantage of any transitions or set-pieces where they can find space.
Real Madrid's preparation has been marked by absences. Kylian Mbappe is ruled out through a knee injury, while Dean Huijsen, Jude Bellingham, Dani Ceballos and Eder Militao are also unavailable, while Rodrygo serves a suspension. These absences mean Madrid's attacking balance will be reshaped for tonight's crucial second leg.
Benfica will also be without winger Gianluca Prestianni, who has been provisionally suspended by UEFA following an incident in the first leg. The visitors will look to key goalscorers such as Vangelis Pavlidis to make an impact if they are to upset Madrid and overturn the tie.
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When is Real Madrid vs Benfica?
Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET to at the Bernabéu. For fans in the United Kingdom, the match begins at 20:00 GMT. In the United States, kick-off is at 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica?
In the United States, viewers can watch the game on Paramount+ and related broadcast partners including TUDN / UniMás depending on region.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, coverage is available on TNT Sports with streaming through Discovery+ or regional partners.
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