UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Mrbluntzy]

Real madrid vs benfica game is really going to be a fascinating encounter between them and it's a game that has the potential of keeping you at the edge of your seat all through.
Though on paper real madrid are the clear favourite to win this game over both legs but since Jose Mourinho is the manager of benfica, you can't just rule anything out especially if you did watching their last meeting that benfica won 4-2, but it's an open game that can go either side depending on how effective their tactics is on that day.

What's going on in Real Madrid? Why are they finding it extremely difficult to win games recently? They've been suffering and really inconsistent in their performance this season. Let's say since Carlo Ancelloti exited Santiago Bernabeu, it's been a huge blow on Los Blancos. They're not stepping up and making proper stands to win games and this is kind of underestimating for a club like Madrid.

They couldn't even make it clear in the UEFEA Champions League this season. This is beginning to be something we're not proud because Madrid is a club that their reputation precedes them. They face Benfica in the playoff, let's hope Madrid would be able to deliver themselves.

[Dzwaafu11]

When you look at Real Madrid as a club and its history, you are absolutely right , it is a team that has won this trophy many times.However, when we say that their current situation is very difficult, as we saw against Benfica, it’s hard to believe that much can change.My honest opinion is that they can’t achieve much in the UCL this season, simply because the change of coach and the poor behavior of some players have made them lose the spark that Real Madrid had at the beginning of the season. Of course, anything is possible, but it will be very difficult

Real Madrid has won the champion league trophy several times we know but this time, Madrid has not been as brilliant as a team that is very experienced with the champions league, I believe their frequency with which they often won the champions league has also been one of the Reasons Mbappe moved there, maybe he could secure his first UCL there but so far it does not seem like that dream is coming through soon and I believe it bothers him, maybe this season would have been more promising if they were performing well.

Real Madrid performance in the UCL this season is really surpring I don’t know why their performance is getting worst in the champions league competition, they are performing as if they are new to the competition. I expected them to do better than this.

As for Mbappe, he came to Real Madrid with one mission which is to secure his first champions league trophy, but things haven’t go as plan, and by now I believe it’s bothering him as well, because even after struggling and doing great for the team he’s still yet to achieve his mission.

[Pandorak]

The reason why Real Madrid are looking this inconsistent is not sticking with a certain manager. They got Xabi Alonso but he lasted only for half a season. This is just disrespect to his big success with Leverkusen in his first times of his job...  

I always get upset when I remember this moment, the moment when a coach who was fighting hard for the team's progress was kicked out just like that. Xabi Alonso is an extraordinary figure with a brilliant track record and experience that cannot be underestimated, removing him was the worst decision possible. A huge storm is about to hit Real Madrid, and their current difficulties will multiply many times over.

If Florentino Perez was able to sign a more experienced and successful name then it would be tolerated. But to bring Arbeloa? No this doesn't make sense at all. Real Madrid chairman shouldn't act with anger anytime. He brought big achievements to this team.

There's nothing we can do, it's already happened. We can only watch and hope for the best for Real Madrid this season, they must endure if they still want to lift the trophy.

[Luzin]

What's going on in Real Madrid? Why are they finding it extremely difficult to win games recently? They've been suffering and really inconsistent in their performance this season. Let's say since Carlo Ancelloti exited Santiago Bernabeu, it's been a huge blow on Los Blancos. They're not stepping up and making proper stands to win games and this is kind of underestimating for a club like Madrid.

This is a bad history for Madrid and this is the risk because Arbeloa is also not an experienced and qualified coach. The coaching change is entirely up to the management. This situation may not surprise many people due to Madrid's inconsistent performance. Even though it is filled with many star players, they are unable to make the most of the situation. It even seems that the coach is unable to manage human resources effectively. It seems Madrid is currently in a transition period, and this situation is bound to happen within the team. Since Madrid is a big team, a lot of people are watching the process. Currently, the management's decision to choose a new coaching staff will be key to how Madrid proceeds.

[ndutndut]

How in the hell can understimate Real Madrid as a team? And in Champions League less.... i mean what are you thinking to do something like that, REal Madrid is the only team in the world who can be a total shit and no matter what they are gonna beat you in a misteryous way with 5 goals in the last 10 minutes, i still remember how they comeback in several games a few seasons back when Benzema scores everything he touchs.

Those who underestimate Real Madrid are forgetting their history in the UCL and that Real Madrid is the most successful team in the competition. As you mentioned, any team that underestimates Real Madrid will suffer in the final stages. This is because Real Madrid has a strong foundation, especially in terms of mentality, which makes them a team that doesn't give up easily before the match is over. Even with only three minutes left in a match they never give up, but for their opponents this can be a very long time.

Moreover, this season Real Madrid's squad can't be called mediocre. They have a luxurious squad, but they haven't played as a team or found the right chemistry. But with a squad full of talented players Real Madrid remains a team to be reckoned with. Even though Real Madrid lost to Benfica in the group stage yesterday in the play-off round, I'm confident Real Madrid can beat Benfica and advance to the round of 16.

[LUCKMCFLY]

We all know what Jose Mourinho has done in the Champions League competition,  with Inter Milan, and also with Porto,  whenever you recall that, you know he's never the manager to underestimate. A more thrilling game ahead between these sides and I’ve never been more than gassed to see the outcome of this fixture. I will chiefly champion appointing Jurgen Klopp, he is the best name now for that club Real Madrid. Erling Haaland movement?! Naaaa.

Well, I mention Haaland because there have been signs. When Haaland scored against Real Madrid, he didn't celebrate as he should have. Whenever he's asked about Real Madrid, he refers to it as a very big club and says that any player would want to play there. Regarding Klopp, Real Madrid has too much money. They should talk to him and offer him enough so that Klopp says yes without hesitation. The club can do it; they should do it to get out of their current situation.

[Oshio-man]

No one will argue that madrid's squad is very strong. Madrid also has the ability to win by a large margin against Benfica. But we all know the problem. Madrid is still  not able to play well with manager arbeloa.

We saw Madrid's performance against Benfica in the last  match of the first round. Madrid lost 4-2. Madrid performed very badly. If it weren't for Benfica's manager mourinho, no one would have talked about this match so much. Firstly , mourinho is the manager of Benfica and secondly, Arbeloa has very little  experience. Will Arbeloa be able to catch mourinho's clever tactics ? If not, I would not be surprised if Madrid loses again.

Real Madrid have a chance to win, of course no one is saying that they are as strong as when Ronaldo was there and they won so much, but it must be said that they are certainly stronger than Benfica, who are a great team but much less than them, even if they made them suffer i don't think they have a chance of winning.

I know that Real Madrid don't have squads to win this UEFA champion League title because there are some teams that are stronger than Real Madrid and even though they meet Real Madrid many times in this season, they will still defeat Real Madrid to achieve points, to be realistic concerning Real Madrid,I think there are many teams Real Madrid can never allow to defeat them because they have talented players that can still defeat them to achieve three points, but for this stage in the UEFA champion League, many teams will start to experience lock out because any team that lose will not have opportunity to play the next match, and it will make Real Madrid try their best to win their next match, but I know Real Madrid don't have the ability to win this title.

[el kaka22]

This really isn't about managers anymore, the quality of the teams is too much. I understand everyone was shocked that Benfica managed to beat Real Madrid to be in the top 24, and that is of course a huge deal and congratulations for them. But this isn't even about Arbeloa versus Mourinho, while I still think Mourinho isn't a great manager anymore, I still can see that he could be better than Arbeloa and still wouldn't matter.

Real Madrid is far greater than Benfica and no matter how well they might be coached, this won't change much for them. Real Madrid will not lose out of two games, a single game was a lucky break for Benfica, but that was it, we are going to see Real Madrid and their better quality of players get this win.

[Altryist]

This really isn't about managers anymore, the quality of the teams is too much. I understand everyone was shocked that Benfica managed to beat Real Madrid to be in the top 24, and that is of course a huge deal and congratulations for them. But this isn't even about Arbeloa versus Mourinho, while I still think Mourinho isn't a great manager anymore, I still can see that he could be better than Arbeloa and still wouldn't matter.

Real Madrid is far greater than Benfica and no matter how well they might be coached, this won't change much for them. Real Madrid will not lose out of two games, a single game was a lucky break for Benfica, but that was it, we are going to see Real Madrid and their better quality of players get this win.

It's true, Real Madrid will most likely not lose two matches, but if Benfica manages to draw away, they will try to win again at home. Mourinho has much more experience in playoff games, and this is the biggest danger for Real Madrid. Real Madrid's players are of a higher class, and this should help them beat Benfica, but Real Madrid's defense isn't best right now, so Benfica will try to win the first match at home. If they succeed, they will play the second game on the counter-attack from a defensive position.

[Webetcoins]

There's no guarantee that Benfica will be able to replicate their performance in their last game against Real Madrid in the playoffs again. I don't want to accept it that Benfica is in a good advantage of winning the match because Real Madrid is a team with all the Champions League experience. They will show you what they're made of.

I know that Real managed to lose an important match against Benfica and lost their spot in the Top 8. But in the playoffs there are two games, and in the end Real will emerge as the winner, mainly because Benfica might have one good game, but winning both will be very difficult. They will collapse under the pressing that Real will put on them.

This is true, and I feel like revenge would be on their minds. Real Madrid could have been in top eight and not have to play Benfica twice if they just won that game and be eight instead. So instead of winning once, now they have to play them twice and that is going to be tiring for them and they will have some hatred towards Benfica for that game. While Benfica did one of the most amazing achievements ever for them with that Trupin goal, they got themselves a team that will fight hard at playoffs.

[Taricoins]

Real madrid vs benfica game is really going to be a fascinating encounter between them and it's a game that has the potential of keeping you at the edge of your seat all through.
Though on paper real madrid are the clear favourite to win this game over both legs but since Jose Mourinho is the manager of benfica, you can't just rule anything out especially if you did watching their last meeting that benfica won 4-2, but it's an open game that can go either side depending on how effective their tactics is on that day.

What's going on in Real Madrid? Why are they finding it extremely difficult to win games recently? They've been suffering and really inconsistent in their performance this season. Let's say since Carlo Ancelloti exited Santiago Bernabeu, it's been a huge blow on Los Blancos. They're not stepping up and making proper stands to win games and this is kind of underestimating for a club like Madrid.

They couldn't even make it clear in the UEFEA Champions League this season. This is beginning to be something we're not proud because Madrid is a club that their reputation precedes them. They face Benfica in the playoff, let's hope Madrid would be able to deliver themselves.

At this point in time, the whole system needs a do over, apart from the fact that Arbeloa is not even worthy to be an assistant coach for Real Madrid, the management should change this huge player privilege mentality that the star players are having, it's hindering growth. Plus the financial restriction placed by Javier Tebas is really hindering team if, if not why will Real Madrid decide to Sign Dean Huijsen when they are other experience and established defenders and also Mastantuono, not just Barcelona, all the Spanish League teams are suffering from same fate.

[Adams0001]

This is true, and I feel like revenge would be on their minds. Real Madrid could have been in top eight and not have to play Benfica twice if they just won that game and be eight instead. So instead of winning once, now they have to play them twice and that is going to be tiring for them and they will have some hatred towards Benfica for that game. While Benfica did one of the most amazing achievements ever for them with that Trupin goal, they got themselves a team that will fight hard at playoffs.

Madrid will be really prepared for Benfica in the playoff because they failed to win them in the group stage and this playoffs will e really tough and madrid need the match to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage because without winning Benfica they won't have a way to qualify for the next stage in the ucl. Let see how the competition will goes but madrid have more hope to achieve the victory against Benfica, but we can't really predict good sometimes to work because football is unpredictable and anything can probably possible because we don't believe that Madrid will lose against Benfica but they get the chance and defeat madrid and get the opportunity to qualify for the playoff and now they are meeting again for the second time in the competition.

[promise444c5]

Real Madrid is far greater than Benfica and no matter how well they might be coached, this won't change much for them. Real Madrid will not lose out of two games, a single game was a lucky break for Benfica, but that was it, we are going to see Real Madrid and their better quality of players get this win.

I like your high level of support for Real Madrid as a fan because I believe what you typed above is just from the perspective of a fan. Real Madrid is a great club, better than Benfica, yes. Far greater than Benfica? Well, I think that might just be a little bit exaggerated..they  didn’t make it to the UCL by luck in the first place.

It’s football, the Champions League to be precise, and you shouldn’t overlook a team no matter how low their profile might be, even though Benfica isn’t one.

[LUCKMCFLY]

A rematch can give them that extra boost and change the players' attitude. But it's not always just a matter of motivation, it also depends on the squad and the coach's choices, if you know what I mean...  

Of course, I really wish Real Madrid would wake up and get out of this toxic cycle they're in. It's a shame Florentino isn't taking action quickly They could have brought in Klopp for so long and gotten rid of the players who don't contribute much and only care about money and status, Now they have to sweat for the shirt, they have to do better They can't continue like this Honestly, it's likely Betis could win again if Real Madrid keep playing this badly. It would be a complete disaster.

[Berry2d]

This is true, and I feel like revenge would be on their minds. Real Madrid could have been in top eight and not have to play Benfica twice if they just won that game and be eight instead. So instead of winning once, now they have to play them twice and that is going to be tiring for them and they will have some hatred towards Benfica for that game. While Benfica did one of the most amazing achievements ever for them with that Trupin goal, they got themselves a team that will fight hard at playoffs.

Madrid will be really prepared for Benfica in the playoff because they failed to win them in the group stage and this playoffs will e really tough and madrid need the match to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage because without winning Benfica they won't have a way to qualify for the next stage in the ucl. Let see how the competition will goes but madrid have more hope to achieve the victory against Benfica, but we can't really predict good sometimes to work because football is unpredictable and anything can probably possible because we don't believe that Madrid will lose against Benfica but they get the chance and defeat madrid and get the opportunity to qualify for the playoff and now they are meeting again for the second time in the competition.

Real Madrid's win over benfica is the easiest task Madrid will think of getting involved in the champions league this season. In European football there are teams that are like kings and queens while others appears as subordinate and real Madrid is one of those teams that may not be consistent in there domestic league but when it has to do with proving there worth in the champions league, it never takes them time to turn things around. So i pray they should just make it an easy one for benfica and not make it a humiliating one at last

[Amphenomenon]

Real madrid vs benfica game is really going to be a fascinating encounter between them and it's a game that has the potential of keeping you at the edge of your seat all through.
Though on paper real madrid are the clear favourite to win this game over both legs but since Jose Mourinho is the manager of benfica, you can't just rule anything out especially if you did watching their last meeting that benfica won 4-2, but it's an open game that can go either side depending on how effective their tactics is on that day.

What's going on in Real Madrid? Why are they finding it extremely difficult to win games recently? They've been suffering and really inconsistent in their performance this season. Let's say since Carlo Ancelloti exited Santiago Bernabeu, it's been a huge blow on Los Blancos. They're not stepping up and making proper stands to win games and this is kind of underestimating for a club like Madrid.

They couldn't even make it clear in the UEFEA Champions League this season. This is beginning to be something we're not proud because Madrid is a club that their reputation precedes them. They face Benfica in the playoff, let's hope Madrid would be able to deliver themselves.

Before Carlo Ancelotti left things were already shaky for them. They are in the same fate like last season in the Champions league, failing to get to top eight and then had to play the playoffs in order to move to the next stage.

Real Madrid are affected by inconsistencies and this is mainly from the defensive force, the goals they often concede are clear defensive lapses which is some thing we are not use to from the Galactico's and even some games they win keeping a clean sheet is difficult and sometimes they score many goals and concede many also which is unusual.

[Asiska02]

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What's going on in Real Madrid? Why are they finding it extremely difficult to win games recently? They've been suffering and really inconsistent in their performance this season. Let's say since Carlo Ancelloti exited Santiago Bernabeu, it's been a huge blow on Los Blancos. They're not stepping up and making proper stands to win games and this is kind of underestimating for a club like Madrid.

They couldn't even make it clear in the UEFEA Champions League this season. This is beginning to be something we're not proud because Madrid is a club that their reputation precedes them. They face Benfica in the playoff, let's hope Madrid would be able to deliver themselves.

You are right that Real Madrid have not been that impressive in their games but seeing them having no choice of qualification until they beat Benfica in the playoffs, I see them having the best potential for a win in this game and every other game they play onwards as they advance in this competition will end in more progress and success than they are before. The champions league is a very different competition and also a very tough one but one thing about Real Madrid that stands out is that, irrespective of their form in their league games, they usually perform optimally here and always end up having an edge over other teams in the competition. As long as Real Madrid has not yet being eliminated from the competition, I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that they still have a chance for the champions league title amidst their poor form currently.

[liuka]

Real Madrid's win over benfica is the easiest task Madrid will think of getting involved in the champions league this season. In European football there are teams that are like kings and queens while others appears as subordinate and real Madrid is one of those teams that may not be consistent in there domestic league but when it has to do with proving there worth in the champions league, it never takes them time to turn things around. So i pray they should just make it an easy one for benfica and not make it a humiliating one at last

The easiest task? If Madrid had not met Benfica in the UCL competition this season, I could agree, but the fact is that in the last meeting, Madrid lost quite disappointingly, of course this kind of incident is not an easy thing to repeat by Benfica, but with real evidence from them, indicating Benfica can do it again. Basically Real Madrid still has gaps that can be exploited by its opponents including Benfica, so I can't assume the play off match for them will be easy.

[MorganaX]

Real madrid vs benfica game is really going to be a fascinating encounter between them and it's a game that has the potential of keeping you at the edge of your seat all through.
Though on paper real madrid are the clear favourite to win this game over both legs but since Jose Mourinho is the manager of benfica, you can't just rule anything out especially if you did watching their last meeting that benfica won 4-2, but it's an open game that can go either side depending on how effective their tactics is on that day.

What's going on in Real Madrid? Why are they finding it extremely difficult to win games recently? They've been suffering and really inconsistent in their performance this season. Let's say since Carlo Ancelloti exited Santiago Bernabeu, it's been a huge blow on Los Blancos. They're not stepping up and making proper stands to win games and this is kind of underestimating for a club like Madrid.

They couldn't even make it clear in the UEFEA Champions League this season. This is beginning to be something we're not proud because Madrid is a club that their reputation precedes them. They face Benfica in the playoff, let's hope Madrid would be able to deliver themselves.

Before Carlo Ancelotti left things were already shaky for them. They are in the same fate like last season in the Champions league, failing to get to top eight and then had to play the playoffs in order to move to the next stage.

Real Madrid are affected by inconsistencies and this is mainly from the defensive force, the goals they often concede are clear defensive lapses which is some thing we are not use to from the Galactico's and even some games they win keeping a clean sheet is difficult and sometimes they score many goals and concede many also which is unusual.

One of the biggest problem in real Madrid is the defensive system, and this is something that is disturbing them and that is the simple truth. If Madrid can fix their defensive problem, then I can say they will go a long way. I'm not saying that they are bad, but the act of showing consistency is never there with the team.

For now what the management system is to do, is to properly work on the defensive system, and if they can achieve this then I believe they will go a long way, this is something that I believe will help the team.

[Akbarkoe]

A rematch can give them that extra boost and change the players' attitude. But it's not always just a matter of motivation, it also depends on the squad and the coach's choices, if you know what I mean...  

Of course, I really wish Real Madrid would wake up and get out of this toxic cycle they're in. It's a shame Florentino isn't taking action quickly They could have brought in Klopp for so long and gotten rid of the players who don't contribute much and only care about money and status, Now they have to sweat for the shirt, they have to do better They can't continue like this Honestly, it's likely Betis could win again if Real Madrid keep playing this badly. It would be a complete disaster.

Klopp? is it possible to get him? isn't he retired?. I just want to see the coach at Real Madrid do the same as Enrique last season, they got rid of star players and chose players who could function and fit their strategy, that's why last season they won the three championships, If they don't do that and only focus on star players with high status I think PSG last season won't get a win either, and that's what Real Madrid should do now, disciplining and also cleaning up players who can't contribute more to the strategy that is built it would be better to get rid of it, because club supporters will always see results not who plays there.