UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Fakhrulenclix]

Yea, the match is gon be a tough match for both teams because there ain't gon be any surprises from Fenerbahce since Real Madrid knows that they're dangerous. Real Madrid will be on a special training to make sure that they eliminate Mourinho and his men from the Champions League. It's a game of survival of the fittest. Playing at home plus a goal ahead is a big advantage for Real Madrid.

You meant Benfica not Fenerbahçe and I apologize for the slight correction.

You're right as you said this match is a final for both teams. However Real Madrid has a slight advantage because they won the first meeting. This time they have the advantage again because they are the hosts. In my opinion for Jose Mourinho's team this is a very difficult match. This is due to the defeat in the first meeting which has shaken them a bit especially now that Real Madrid has found their best form. Benfica must really focus on this match which will be a deciding factor for both teams to advance to the next round.

Jose Mourinho will not be able to be on the sidelines in the second leg match, which will be a big advantage for Real Madrid, and I think the percentage is already quite high for Real Madrid to advance. They are leading by 1 goal on aggregate, and Real Madrid will also be playing at their home stadium, so I have no doubt that Real Madrid can advance. Most likely, Real Madrid will be able to win again, so I think this will no longer be a tense match for Real Madrid.

[iamsange]

If Benfica could have beaten Real Madrid 4-2 like in the first leg, I might have been hopeful for the return match. However, they lost to Real Madrid in Portugal, and Real Madrid are a team that protects its advantage very well. Also, two of their players will be back on the field for the next match. Therefore, I think Real Madrid can eliminate Benfica in the playoffs by maintaining their score advantage. Hopefully, Benfica will give us a good match and at least show us their best performance.

Real Madrid has a very good chance of winning the match against Benfica as this is a very tight match. For Jose Mourinho this is a match that needs to be won. If they lose again they will certainly be eliminated from the next round.
Mourinho has prepared a special strategy for his team with the aim of putting up a fight against Real Madrid in front of their home crowd. The motivation given to the Real Madrid players of course with Mourinho's special strategy implemented against Benfica players will be disastrous for Real Madrid in this match which will be held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

[Inwestour]

Real Madrid has a very good chance of winning the match against Benfica as this is a very tight match. For Jose Mourinho this is a match that needs to be won. If they lose again they will certainly be eliminated from the next round.
Mourinho has prepared a special strategy for his team with the aim of putting up a fight against Real Madrid in front of their home crowd. The motivation given to the Real Madrid players of course with Mourinho's special strategy implemented against Benfica players will be disastrous for Real Madrid in this match which will be held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Mourinho made a mistake this time by deciding to play much more cautiously against Real. He went back to his usual defensive strategy, setting up with a defensive approach, but against Real that almost always ends badly. And since Real managed to beat Benfica away, I think they definitely will not lose at home.

[kriminall]

Yea, the match is gon be a tough match for both teams because there ain't gon be any surprises from Fenerbahce since Real Madrid knows that they're dangerous. Real Madrid will be on a special training to make sure that they eliminate Mourinho and his men from the Champions League. It's a game of survival of the fittest. Playing at home plus a goal ahead is a big advantage for Real Madrid.

You meant Benfica not Fenerbahçe and I apologize for the slight correction.

You're right as you said this match is a final for both teams. However Real Madrid has a slight advantage because they won the first meeting. This time they have the advantage again because they are the hosts. In my opinion for Jose Mourinho's team this is a very difficult match. This is due to the defeat in the first meeting which has shaken them a bit especially now that Real Madrid has found their best form. Benfica must really focus on this match which will be a deciding factor for both teams to advance to the next round.

Jose Mourinho will not be able to be on the sidelines in the second leg match, which will be a big advantage for Real Madrid, and I think the percentage is already quite high for Real Madrid to advance. They are leading by 1 goal on aggregate, and Real Madrid will also be playing at their home stadium, so I have no doubt that Real Madrid can advance. Most likely, Real Madrid will be able to win again, so I think this will no longer be a tense match for Real Madrid.

I also think Real Madrid will not lose this match at home and will win. Because they are very dangerous in every match they play at home in Spain. They are a magnificent team and they won the first match against Benfica. Everything indicates that they can get through this round. Real Madrid's chances of advancing in this tie are now very high.

[Futurexxx]

Mourinho made a mistake this time by deciding to play much more cautiously against Real. He went back to his usual defensive strategy, setting up with a defensive approach, but against Real that almost always ends badly. And since Real managed to beat Benfica away, I think they definitely will not lose at home.

I don't think that Jose Mourinho set out his team to defend this time around, what I think was that he set's his team to come out attacking, but they were unable to do it properly since the quality of real madrid players were just too much for his players to handle.

Normally the midfield is where all the Battle are, so they were just unable to win the midfield battle, that's why they have to do more defending than attacking on the day, so I believe that if they can win the midfield battle this time around at Santiago bernabéu, they will definitely stands a chance to get a winning which might take them through or to the extra time.

[Swordsoffreedom]

I also think Real Madrid will not lose this match at home and will win. Because they are very dangerous in every match they play at home in Spain. They are a magnificent team and they won the first match against Benfica. Everything indicates that they can get through this round. Real Madrid's chances of advancing in this tie are now very high.

Real Madrid are the favorites and stronger than Benfica. No one will argue with that. But Benfica cannot be underestimated either. Mourinho's squad is capable of performing well.

Real Madrid won the away match against Benfica. Although they won only by a margin of 1-0. Even so, they are ahead by winning the away match, which is the important thing. Even so, Real Madrid will get the home facility in the second leg match. If the players are confident and the defense is strong, they are unlikely to lose against Benfica. But Madrid's defenders will definitely have to perform well.

[laspol65]

If Benfica could have beaten Real Madrid 4-2 like in the first leg, I might have been hopeful for the return match. However, they lost to Real Madrid in Portugal, and Real Madrid are a team that protects its advantage very well. Also, two of their players will be back on the field for the next match. Therefore, I think Real Madrid can eliminate Benfica in the playoffs by maintaining their score advantage. Hopefully, Benfica will give us a good match and at least show us their best performance.

Real Madrid has a very good chance of winning the match against Benfica as this is a very tight match. For Jose Mourinho this is a match that needs to be won. If they lose again they will certainly be eliminated from the next round.
Mourinho has prepared a special strategy for his team with the aim of putting up a fight against Real Madrid in front of their home crowd. The motivation given to the Real Madrid players of course with Mourinho's special strategy implemented against Benfica players will be disastrous for Real Madrid in this match which will be held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

In the current position, Real Madrid is very aggressive, although this match will be difficult. In the challenging moments of both teams, Real Madrid can win if they can put pressure on the opposing team with an aggressive attitude from the beginning. However, Real Madrid players will be able to work harder to survive, in this current position, Real Madrid will never create a base to lose. Benfica will put any kind of pressure on the team and make themselves aggressive to score goals.

[emrecemsan]

Real Madrid are the favorites and stronger than Benfica. No one will argue with that. But Benfica cannot be underestimated either. Mourinho's squad is capable of performing well.

Real Madrid won the away match against Benfica. Although they won only by a margin of 1-0. Even so, they are ahead by winning the away match, which is the important thing. Even so, Real Madrid will get the home facility in the second leg match. If the players are confident and the defense is strong, they are unlikely to lose against Benfica. But Madrid's defenders will definitely have to perform well.

I don't expect Benfica to surprise us at this point. That'd be a huge surprise if Real Madrid get eliminated by them. Even at home I can't say Benfica played fascinating. They weren't good enough but still didn't lose by a bigger score gap at least.

However at Bernabeu I expect things to be way different than this! I expect a comfortable win by Real Madrid. Like at least by 2-3 goals... Mourinho era is over to me. He can do well in the Liga Portugal but he can't show us the same things in the CL.

[wakier]

For the number of goals scored in the match, Atletico Madrid should have won the game, it's disheartening to see them end the match in equal sides. A team that knows how to score, has to prepare their defense to wall against opponents, i expect Atletico Madrid to drop an outstanding performance for the return leg, there will be no extension of extra minute, the win in the first 90 minutes.

In my opinion Atletico Madrid not losing is impressive enough, because Club Brugge looks very aggressive and I believe Atletico Madrid will win the match in the second leg you also need to remember how Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona when playing at home even without conceding a single goal so I think Atletico Madrid will do the same thing when they play against Club Brugge when playing at home. Furthermore, this draw has not yet determined who will qualify for the next round, both of them still have a chance.

[Sarah Azhari]

Real Madrid had a very good game against Benfica amidst the chaos that erupted that very day and ended up with a win, however, Mourinho is not a coach to be taken for granted and he would be drilling his boys for a proper return match at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa shouldn't sleep on this one since the difference is only a single goal, anything can end up happening.

I think Real Madrid will win again in the second leg because they're playing at home. Furthermore, Mourinho won't be able to accompany his team on the sidelines due to the red card he received in the first leg. Of course, Arbeloa shouldn't underestimate Benfica, even though they won't have Mourinho on their side. However, I'm optimistic that Real Madrid will win the second leg.

[Webetcoins]

I am not surprised that Bodo/Glimt won. But Bodo/glimt won the match 3-1,  I am surprised by this result. I know that Bodo is a strong enough team. They were able to defeat  experienced and strong teams like city and atletico madrid. So it is not unexpected that they  will play well in the home match against Inter milan. But Inter milan should have performed better. They were not able to resist Bodo/Glimt's attacks. Inter milan conceded 3 goals because  of their shaky defense.

I am pretty sure that they have a huge advantage because of the weather and the horrible grass that they are used to, most other teams are not used to it and that is why Bodo ends up getting a benefit.

Same was always said about Denver Nuggets for example in NBA, since they play so elevated the oxygen levels were slightly different and teams that played there had harder time but because Nuggets played there all the time, they were used to it. Bodo is a similar situation, but back at Milan, Inter will definitely get back at them without a doubt.

[abhiseshakana]

Real Madrid had a very good game against Benfica amidst the chaos that erupted that very day and ended up with a win, however, Mourinho is not a coach to be taken for granted and he would be drilling his boys for a proper return match at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa shouldn't sleep on this one since the difference is only a single goal, anything can end up happening.

I think Real Madrid will win again in the second leg because they're playing at home. Furthermore, Mourinho won't be able to accompany his team on the sidelines due to the red card he received in the first leg. Of course, Arbeloa shouldn't underestimate Benfica, even though they won't have Mourinho on their side. However, I'm optimistic that Real Madrid will win the second leg.

Real Madrid seems to have truly learned from their mistakes when facing Benfica in the group  stage (at that time Real Madrid was humiliated by Benfica 4-2), and Benfica may have been a little complacent after their previous victory,  which is why Benfica seemed to be flustered when facing Real Madrid again in the play-offs, as Real Madrid's performance  improved significantly. I doubt Benfica will be able to turn things around, because they will be playing away in the second leg and, worst of all, they will not  have Mourinho with them because he received a red card in the first leg. The Prestiani incident may also  cause the crowd to become more hostile towards the visiting team.

[Frankolala]

Jose Mourinho will not be able to be on the sidelines in the second leg match, which will be a big advantage for Real Madrid, and I think the percentage is already quite high for Real Madrid to advance. They are leading by 1 goal on aggregate, and Real Madrid will also be playing at their home stadium, so I have no doubt that Real Madrid can advance. Most likely, Real Madrid will be able to win again, so I think this will no longer be a tense match for Real Madrid.

It will still be a tense game for Real Madrid until, they start leading Benfica 2-0 in the second leg otherwise, any slight chance that Benfica gets to find the back of the post, they will cancel Real Madrid goal and that's where the problem lies. So, I want Real Madrid to play with all seriousness to qualify to the round of 16.

[Zanab247]

If Benfica could have beaten Real Madrid 4-2 like in the first leg, I might have been hopeful for the return match. However, they lost to Real Madrid in Portugal, and Real Madrid are a team that protects its advantage very well. Also, two of their players will be back on the field for the next match. Therefore, I think Real Madrid can eliminate Benfica in the playoffs by maintaining their score advantage. Hopefully, Benfica will give us a good match and at least show us their best performance.

Real Madrid has a very good chance of winning the match against Benfica as this is a very tight match. For Jose Mourinho this is a match that needs to be won. If they lose again they will certainly be eliminated from the next round.
Mourinho has prepared a special strategy for his team with the aim of putting up a fight against Real Madrid in front of their home crowd. The motivation given to the Real Madrid players of course with Mourinho's special strategy implemented against Benfica players will be disastrous for Real Madrid in this match which will be held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

I know Real Madrid will going to win the second leg game, because they will like to come in the second leg with full force to push their strength to make sure they secure goals that will make them to win the game to have opportunity to play next round in the champion league tournament. One thing I like about Real Madrid coach is that he has coaching wisdom which is what brought Real Madrid to this stage that is making their players and fans celebrating ahead of the second leg, because they have confidence of winning this game.

Benfica will still add more strength in this game to see if their plan will turn to positive results, because anything that will make Real Madrid to encounter red card, it will be hard for their plan to come to reality.

[Sticky Bomb]

Real Madrid had a very good game against Benfica amidst the chaos that erupted that very day and ended up with a win, however, Mourinho is not a coach to be taken for granted and he would be drilling his boys for a proper return match at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa shouldn't sleep on this one since the difference is only a single goal, anything can end up happening.

If the return leg were not to be played at the Bernabeu, then I could have comfortably said that the mourinho's boys has got a chance but with what I see Madrid doing in recent times, and hosting the game, it will be a really tough one for Mourinho and his team because Madrid will not want to be embarrassed at home and this is champions league where they are known for their prowess, it does not promise to be an easy one but I do not think either of the teams will have an easy win for whoever gets to win in the end.

I believe that every team still stands a chance regardless of the home the match is played, if you can remember clearly the semifinals between Real Madrid and Juventus when Zidane was still coach, that they led Juve by 3 goals from away and Juve came to the Bernabeu to have an impressive comebacks in modern football history by equalizing all 3 goals and Madrid was awarded a rather controversial penalty in the end and they got Madrid back in the competition. Benfica still has an opportunity to come back in this competition, no matter how slim the chance is, it cannot be totally denied.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

Real Madrid had a very good game against Benfica amidst the chaos that erupted that very day and ended up with a win, however, Mourinho is not a coach to be taken for granted and he would be drilling his boys for a proper return match at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa shouldn't sleep on this one since the difference is only a single goal, anything can end up happening.

If the return leg were not to be played at the Bernabeu, then I could have comfortably said that the mourinho's boys has got a chance but with what I see Madrid doing in recent times, and hosting the game, it will be a really tough one for Mourinho and his team because Madrid will not want to be embarrassed at home and this is champions league where they are known for their prowess, it does not promise to be an easy one but I do not think either of the teams will have an easy win for whoever gets to win in the end.

I believe that every team still stands a chance regardless of the home the match is played, if you can remember clearly the semifinals between Real Madrid and Juventus when Zidane was still coach, that they led Juve by 3 goals from away and Juve came to the Bernabeu to have an impressive comebacks in modern football history by equalizing all 3 goals and Madrid was awarded a rather controversial penalty in the end and they got Madrid back in the competition. Benfica still has an opportunity to come back in this competition, no matter how slim the chance is, it cannot be totally denied.

I will completely agree that come back is one thing that is eminence in football, but this depends on the team action in correcting their past mistake, because those reference you are sighting now is really team deamination to make good outcome propelled my the Coach tactics, though from the time Mourinho started coach his team is always focused, we are watching to see what comes out if benfica because him as coach is no nonsense man that always focused on wining and strategic play.

[Halifat]

Real Madrid has a very good chance of winning the match against Benfica as this is a very tight match. For Jose Mourinho this is a match that needs to be won. If they lose again they will certainly be eliminated from the next round.
Mourinho has prepared a special strategy for his team with the aim of putting up a fight against Real Madrid in front of their home crowd. The motivation given to the Real Madrid players of course with Mourinho's special strategy implemented against Benfica players will be disastrous for Real Madrid in this match which will be held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Mourinho made a mistake this time by deciding to play much more cautiously against Real. He went back to his usual defensive strategy, setting up with a defensive approach, but against Real that almost always ends badly. And since Real managed to beat Benfica away, I think they definitely will not lose at home.

Mourinho strategies went wrong and it is all because they played against real Madrid,  they came to this particular match to correct what has happened in the past against Benfica, it was a big surprise to see that real Madrid was defeated in the first place against Benfica, when everyone have hope for Real Madrid because of how Benfica was performing in the competition.

[Mame89]

If Benfica could have beaten Real Madrid 4-2 like in the first leg, I might have been hopeful for the return match. However, they lost to Real Madrid in Portugal, and Real Madrid are a team that protects its advantage very well. Also, two of their players will be back on the field for the next match. Therefore, I think Real Madrid can eliminate Benfica in the playoffs by maintaining their score advantage. Hopefully, Benfica will give us a good match and at least show us their best performance.

Real Madrid has a very good chance of winning the match against Benfica as this is a very tight match. For Jose Mourinho this is a match that needs to be won. If they lose again they will certainly be eliminated from the next round.
Mourinho has prepared a special strategy for his team with the aim of putting up a fight against Real Madrid in front of their home crowd. The motivation given to the Real Madrid players of course with Mourinho's special strategy implemented against Benfica players will be disastrous for Real Madrid in this match which will be held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Real Madrid always plays differently when they play in the playoffs or knockout stages. Madrid always wins especially since they already have a one point lead in the first leg. Playing in the second leg in front of their home fans will certainly boost the players' confidence.

I'm sure the atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the second leg will be very different putting pressure on the opposing team. Especially since the first leg in Portugal saw numerous incidents of fans throwing objects onto the pitch, and even Benfica players making racist remarks about Vini. I'm sure these incidents will impact the second leg, as Real Madrid are more motivated to teach Benfica a lesson. Furthermore, although Jose Mourinho has a strategy for the second leg, he won't be able to accompany his team on the sidelines due to his red card in the first leg. Mourinho will only be able to watch from the stands in the second leg.

[KTChampions]

Jose Mourinho will not be able to be on the sidelines in the second leg match, which will be a big advantage for Real Madrid, and I think the percentage is already quite high for Real Madrid to advance. They are leading by 1 goal on aggregate, and Real Madrid will also be playing at their home stadium, so I have no doubt that Real Madrid can advance. Most likely, Real Madrid will be able to win again, so I think this will no longer be a tense match for Real Madrid.

The score is quite slippery, I think Real will not risk making it even more risky by trying to hold on to the minimum, plus there is no point in it when you are the favorite and playing at home. Bookmakers are currently quoting Real's odds of winning at 1.45, which, frankly, seems strange. With all due respect to Benfica, the "easy" games are over and now it's a serious game. I expect at least 2-0 in the return leg. Arbeloa will do everything to make Real's victories look confident.

[Shadiq]

The score is quite slippery, I think Real will not risk making it even more risky by trying to hold on to the minimum, plus there is no point in it when you are the favorite and playing at home. Bookmakers are currently quoting Real's odds of winning at 1.45, which, frankly, seems strange. With all due respect to Benfica, the "easy" games are over and now it's a serious game. I expect at least 2-0 in the return leg. Arbeloa will do everything to make Real's victories look confident.

At first glance, it would be wise to overestimate the chances of Real Madrid winning. But we still don't know if Real Madrid will repeat history. Last season, Real Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by a very bad defeat at home to Arsenal. This season, the gap is not that big, so there is still a risk for Real Madrid. Benfica will certainly try their best, and they have the potential to succeed in this effort. Arbeloa will have to find a strong plan.