Real Madrid Squad Announced for Champions League Playoff Against Benfica

Real Madrid has announced its squad for the first leg of the Champions League playoff against Benfica, to be played at the Estádio da Luz on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at 9:00 pm CET. The match will be broadcast on Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones.

Real Madrid Squad Details

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González.

Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen, and Joan Martínez.

Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Cestero, and Thiago.

Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono.

Match Context and Road to the Round of 16

Real Madrid will face Benfica in the Champions League round of 16 after advancing through the playoff stage. The first leg will be held at the Estádio da Luz, with the return leg scheduled for February 25th at the Bernabéu.

Benfica qualified for the playoffs after finishing in 24th place in the first phase, earning 9 points through victories against Ajax, Napoli, and Real Madrid.

Key Match Details

Date: February 17th, 2026

Time: 9:00 pm CET

Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon

Broadcasters: Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones

Upcoming Fixtures

If Real Madrid advances, they will face either Sporting Club de Portugal or Manchester City in the last 16. The draw for the last 16 fixtures and the path to the final will seize place on February 27th.

Other Champions League Fixtures – February 17th, 2026

• Galatasaray versus Juventus (17:45 CET)
• Benfica versus Real Madrid (20:00 CET)
• Borussia Dortmund versus Atalanta (20:00 CET)
• Monaco versus Paris Saint-Germain (20:00 CET)