UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[JoyMarsha]

Real Madrid may indeed appear to have the advantage as the home team in the second leg of the match against benfica. however, Benfica's current coach is very familiar with Real Madrid and knows how to play against them at their home ground. i think the match could be more intense than the first leg. However, I personally still believe that Real Madrid will remain the favorites no matter what. I am also confident that Real Madrid will win the match with at least two goals scored. however, a draw would still be advantageous for Real Madrid. as they already hold a one goal aggregate lead from the first leg.

Because of how Real Madrid have performed in recent times, I don't think I will be in the position of supporting Real Madrid to win their match because they are the home team.

Real Madrid yesterday's LaLiga match has taught me a lesson that Real Madrid wouldn't stop to lose their importance match in unexpected ways, even when the odds are on them to win.

For Benfica, Real Madrid may leave us with surprise that we are to learn from that Real Madrid wouldn't qualify for the next round of the Champions League(their journey ends with Benfica)

[Tamaperdana]

This will be very difficult for Benfica although there is still a possibility for them since currently Benfica is only trailing by 1 goal on aggregate. However, the second leg will be played at Real Madrid's home, which makes everything so difficult for Benfica, especially since the Benfica team will not be accompanied by their new coach Jose Mourinho after receiving a red card in the first leg match.

I believe even Benfica is aware how tough this fixture is likely to be for them, they are definitely not going to play regular, they will have to give their very best and nothing less of it, so a regular performance will not take them anywhere in this and they know too well, even Real Madrid that appears to have all the advantage I believe is also aware that for situations as this, only their best is what they will be needing to geta win in this game and that will definitely not come easy.

Yes,, the point is, in a situation like this, the team that can perform well is the one with the potential to win, and that clearly applies to Real Madrid as well. Because we also need to remember, if I'm not mistaken, in the group stage, Benfica was able to beat Real Madrid at Madrid's home ground. So,, that's why I think Real Madrid must be careful in this match, because currently, as we know, Real Madrid only has a one-goal lead and it's clearly very easy for Benfica to catch up.

So,, that's why Real Madrid must not underestimate Benfica's players, because that could clearly have fatal consequences. In addition, Real Madrid's performance is also clearly not good, because in yesterday's match they lost to Osasuna, and that was clearly very embarrassing. So with that in mind,, I think this match will be quite fierce, because Benfica and Real Madrid's current performance is clearly not that different.

[slapper]

In terms of quality it may be true that Atletico Madrid can beat Club Brugge in the second leg, but there is no guarantee because in the first leg they were only able to draw and Atletico Madrid themselves sometimes did not play consistently so it was difficult to analyze the match. Even though in the second leg Atletico Madrid are slightly more favored because the match will take place at home, Atletico Madrid also needs to be wary of Club Brugge because otherwise Club Brugge could give them an unexpected surprise. Victory is very important for Atletico Madrid to ensure the next step in the Champions League and Diego Simeone must really do his best in the second leg.

This season’s champions league has been filled with a lot of surprises, we have seen smaller teams coming up to beat bigger teams which in real sense they’ll not have a chance against them. This shows how competitive this season’s champions league competition has become and how this big teams needs to do better and not look down at smaller teams in this competition, they’ll most likely find it tough to prevail overall into the next round of the competition.

Looking down on any team now should not be what any team would be doing now because if they do that, they may be caught unexpectedly and lose the game when they least expected it. Atletico Madrid needs to show a more aggressive performance in this second leg, or they’ll not get it easy to win against Club Brugge. The draw they had will make them have more confidence that they can beat Atletico Madrid in the second leg.

The distance between big clubs and everybody else is closing, fast. Not slowly. Fast. And people still go into shock every time it happens. Brugge didn't just have one on its hands in terms of having Atlético. They came back TWICE. 2-0 down, pulled back. Then 3-2 down in the 89th minute and still found a way.

Simeone's whole thing (his whole identity as a coach) is hold the lead, grind it out, make it ugly. But now? Without the away goals rule? He literally cannot do that. A draw sends it to extra time. HE HAS TO ATTACK. That's not his game man

Brugge knows this too. They're coming to Madrid knowing Atletico have to go on the offensive, which means space on the break, which means Tzolis running at exhausted defenders in the late stages of games

I really don't think this is as simple as people think it is. Atletico at home is scary yeah. But a Brugge team riding on that sort of momentum, with nothing to lose? This is dangerous in a different way

This really could go either way tonight.

[Barikui1]

For Benfica, Real Madrid may leave us with surprise that we are to learn from that Real Madrid wouldn't qualify for the next round of the Champions League(their journey ends with Benfica)

This benfica vs real madrid game is very much open because one nil lead can easily be cancelled if benfica can get an early lead at Santiago bernabéu, and with the lackluster performance of real madrid in the league title race match against osasuna, it's crystal clear that real madrid is still not in their best form, so they actually needs to step up their game against benfica in order not to get the shocker of their lives, because in football anything can happen.
As for benfica, they knows that if they want to stand a chance of eliminating real madrid from this playoff game, they must win real madrid at the Santiago bernabéu, so they needs to come attacking from the very start of the game.

[RaltcoinsB]

For Benfica, Real Madrid may leave us with surprise that we are to learn from that Real Madrid wouldn't qualify for the next round of the Champions League(their journey ends with Benfica)

This benfica vs real madrid game is very much open because one nil lead can easily be cancelled if benfica can get an early lead at Santiago bernabéu, and with the lackluster performance of real madrid in the league title race match against osasuna, it's crystal clear that real madrid is still not in their best form, so they actually needs to step up their game against benfica in order not to get the shocker of their lives, because in football anything can happen.
As for benfica, they knows that if they want to stand a chance of eliminating real madrid from this playoff game, they must win real madrid at the Santiago bernabéu, so they needs to come attacking from the very start of the game.

Actually, it's not impossible for Benfica to eliminate them. Real Madrid only had a one-goal advantage in the first leg. Benfica could score two goals in Spain. If they defend well, they can also win against Real Madrid. So, even though Real Madrid has the advantage, considering their current poor form, the Portuguese team still has a chance. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will be very upset if they are eliminated from the Champions League and will regret not bringing in a more experienced manager. Furthermore, they have lost their lead in the Spanish league, things don't look very bright for Real Madrid right now.

[free-bit.co.in]

Actually, it's not impossible for Benfica to eliminate them. Real Madrid only had a one-goal advantage in the first leg. Benfica could score two goals in Spain. If they defend well, they can also win against Real Madrid. So, even though Real Madrid has the advantage, considering their current poor form, the Portuguese team still has a chance. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will be very upset if they are eliminated from the Champions League and will regret not bringing in a more experienced manager. Furthermore, they have lost their lead in the Spanish league, things don't look very bright for Real Madrid right now.

Real Madrid won the away match. So it can be hoped that they will not make any mistakes at the Bernabeu. But if they do not  perform well against Benfica, they have no chance of winning. Mourinho's Benfica is strong enough. And they will try their best to win against madrid. Madrid won the first leg by only 1 goal. So they will be under a lot of pressure in the home match as well. However, there is no doubt that the match will be very exciting. And Madrid must play well if they want to win. If the performance  is unstable, madrid will not qualify for the round of 16.

[Mayor of ogba]

For Benfica, Real Madrid may leave us with surprise that we are to learn from that Real Madrid wouldn't qualify for the next round of the Champions League(their journey ends with Benfica)

This benfica vs real madrid game is very much open because one nil lead can easily be cancelled if benfica can get an early lead at Santiago bernabéu, and with the lackluster performance of real madrid in the league title race match against osasuna, it's crystal clear that real madrid is still not in their best form, so they actually needs to step up their game against benfica in order not to get the shocker of their lives, because in football anything can happen.
As for benfica, they knows that if they want to stand a chance of eliminating real madrid from this playoff game, they must win real madrid at the Santiago bernabéu, so they needs to come attacking from the very start of the game.

I quite agree with you that the Real Madrid vs Benfica match is very much open for Benfica to still qualifies to the knockout phase of the Champions League through the playoffs, but I think Benfica doesn't have what it takes to travel from Portugal to Spain and beat Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu, and you shouldn't take because of Real Madrid's performance against Osasuna in their domestic league to believe Benfica will beat Real Madrid because that match isn't Champions League and it could be that Real Madrid rested some of their key players for the Benfica match, or Real Madrid players played safe against Osasuna to avoid injury in order to play against Benfica with their full squad.

[Iranus]

Brugge knows this too. They're coming to Madrid knowing Atletico have to go on the offensive, which means space on the break, which means Tzolis running at exhausted defenders in the late stages of games

I really don't think this is as simple as people think it is. Atletico at home is scary yeah. But a Brugge team riding on that sort of momentum, with nothing to lose? This is dangerous in a different way

Club Brugge is a strong team. The road to qualifying for the Round of 16 is definitely very difficult for atletico madrid. Anyway , the match is Atletico Madrid's home match. In the first leg match , the performance of club brugge players was better than atletico madrid. Despite being  2-0 down at the end of the first half, they were able to  score three goals in the second half. They were also able to create relatively more attacking opportunities. The match was quite  enjoyable. It is expected that the second leg match will also  be very exciting.

[hyudien]

I quite agree with you that the Real Madrid vs Benfica match is very much open for Benfica to still qualifies to the knockout phase of the Champions League through the playoffs, but I think Benfica doesn't have what it takes to travel from Portugal to Spain and beat Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu, and you shouldn't take because of Real Madrid's performance against Osasuna in their domestic league to believe Benfica will beat Real Madrid because that match isn't Champions League and it could be that Real Madrid rested some of their key players for the Benfica match, or Real Madrid players played safe against Osasuna to avoid injury in order to play against Benfica with their full squad.

So what is your conclusion, do you believe in Benfica ability or not? You are also quite wrong if you say that Madrid defeat against Osasuna cannot be used as an analysis tool for this match, just look at them playing to win, they played all the core players Vini Mbappe appeared full, they did not rotate or play it safe to avoid injury. The problem is they've been poor, their inconsistency has returned, after all why sacrifice a La Liga match when they're top of the table?
Anyway, this match is not easy for Madrid even though they are playing away from home, they still have to be vigilant.

[W Jr.]

I quite agree with you that the Real Madrid vs Benfica match is very much open for Benfica to still qualifies to the knockout phase of the Champions League through the playoffs, but I think Benfica doesn't have what it takes to travel from Portugal to Spain and beat Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu, and you shouldn't take because of Real Madrid's performance against Osasuna in their domestic league to believe Benfica will beat Real Madrid because that match isn't Champions League and it could be that Real Madrid rested some of their key players for the Benfica match, or Real Madrid players played safe against Osasuna to avoid injury in order to play against Benfica with their full squad.

So what is your conclusion, do you believe in Benfica ability or not? You are also quite wrong if you say that Madrid defeat against Osasuna cannot be used as an analysis tool for this match, just look at them playing to win, they played all the core players Vini Mbappe appeared full, they did not rotate or play it safe to avoid injury. The problem is they've been poor, their inconsistency has returned, after all why sacrifice a La Liga match when they're top of the table?
Anyway, this match is not easy for Madrid even though they are playing away from home, they still have to be vigilant.

Benfica has a chance to win this match given Real Madrid's current poor run of form. They just need to prepare well and exploit Real Madrid's defensive weaknesses. Real Madrid have even lost matches at home. Benfica's squad quality isn't bad either; they have many players capable of beating Real Madrid in Spain. I expect a tough match for Real Madrid. I used to think they would win every game they played in Spain, but their performance has been declining lately.

[Black Mbaye]

I quite agree with you that the Real Madrid vs Benfica match is very much open for Benfica to still qualifies to the knockout phase of the Champions League through the playoffs, but I think Benfica doesn't have what it takes to travel from Portugal to Spain and beat Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu, and you shouldn't take because of Real Madrid's performance against Osasuna in their domestic league to believe Benfica will beat Real Madrid because that match isn't Champions League and it could be that Real Madrid rested some of their key players for the Benfica match, or Real Madrid players played safe against Osasuna to avoid injury in order to play against Benfica with their full squad.

So what is your conclusion, do you believe in Benfica ability or not? You are also quite wrong if you say that Madrid defeat against Osasuna cannot be used as an analysis tool for this match, just look at them playing to win, they played all the core players Vini Mbappe appeared full, they did not rotate or play it safe to avoid injury. The problem is they've been poor, their inconsistency has returned, after all why sacrifice a La Liga match when they're top of the table?
Anyway, this match is not easy for Madrid even though they are playing away from home, they still have to be vigilant.

Benfica has a chance to win this match given Real Madrid's current poor run of form. They just need to prepare well and exploit Real Madrid's defensive weaknesses. Real Madrid have even lost matches at home. Benfica's squad quality isn't bad either; they have many players capable of beating Real Madrid in Spain. I expect a tough match for Real Madrid. I used to think they would win every game they played in Spain, but their performance has been declining lately.

When it comes to the Champions League, anyone can have a chance. We saw this in the Inter-Bodo and Galatasaray-Juventus matches. Both of the favored Italian teams lost. Something similar could happen in the Benfica-Real Madrid match. Yes, the match will be played in Spain and Real Madrid are strong at home, but it's important to remember that if they maintain their discipline, they can certainly exploit a weakness in Real Madrid. If they finish the 90 minutes 1-0, they can take the match to extra time. It's not impossible.

[giammangiato]

For Benfica, Real Madrid may leave us with surprise that we are to learn from that Real Madrid wouldn't qualify for the next round of the Champions League(their journey ends with Benfica)

This benfica vs real madrid game is very much open because one nil lead can easily be cancelled if benfica can get an early lead at Santiago bernabéu, and with the lackluster performance of real madrid in the league title race match against osasuna, it's crystal clear that real madrid is still not in their best form, so they actually needs to step up their game against benfica in order not to get the shocker of their lives, because in football anything can happen.
As for benfica, they knows that if they want to stand a chance of eliminating real madrid from this playoff game, they must win real madrid at the Santiago bernabéu, so they needs to come attacking from the very start of the game.

Given Real Madrid's current situation and Benfica know this very well, they have a real chance of losing.
However, knowing the "character" of Real Madrid, he will not easily leave the field to Benfica and therefore will not give up an easy victory, it is a really difficult match to predict, there are conflicting opinions, I think Real Madrid will lose, but I have a feeling that this thought of mine is wrong and could surprise me, I will almost certainly not place a bet, if I do I think in Live. Really too difficult.

[Mayor of ogba]

So what is your conclusion, do you believe in Benfica ability or not? You are also quite wrong if you say that Madrid defeat against Osasuna cannot be used as an analysis tool for this match, just look at them playing to win, they played all the core players Vini Mbappe appeared full, they did not rotate or play it safe to avoid injury. The problem is they've been poor, their inconsistency has returned, after all why sacrifice a La Liga match when they're top of the table?
Anyway, this match is not easy for Madrid even though they are playing away from home, they still have to be vigilant.

I believes Benfica's ability because they have good Champions League experience, but I believe Real Madrid will be the one to advance to the knockout phase. I am not  wrong for saying that Real Madrid's defeat against Osasuna cannot be used as an analysis tool for this match because there are a lot of teams that aren't doing quite well in their domestic leagues but when it comes to the Champions League, these teams do perform very well and win their matches. Real Madrid might not be playing as the Real Madrid of old, but you see this Real Madrid vs Benfica match, Real Madrid will overcome Benfica.

[Frankolala]

Given Real Madrid's current situation and Benfica know this very well, they have a real chance of losing.
However, knowing the "character" of Real Madrid, he will not easily leave the field to Benfica and therefore will not give up an easy victory, it is a really difficult match to predict, there are conflicting opinions, I think Real Madrid will lose, but I have a feeling that this thought of mine is wrong and could surprise me, I will almost certainly not place a bet, if I do I think in Live. Really too difficult.

Well, everyone with their own point of view on this match. I have the confidence that Real Madrid will win Benfica in Bernabeu and qualify to the next stage of the Champions League. Benfica is too small to stop Real Madrid from qualifying to the next round because it hasn't happened in their history. It will be a big shock to me if something like this happen.

[PremiumcryptoHub]

The return leg of the Champions League playoff between Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge is set to take place tomorrow as far as I know, the team that wins this crucially competitive Champions League play-off match will automatically qualify for the next round of the Champions League. So we believe that although Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge will be very competitive in the first leg but Atletico Madrid will probably dominate the second leg and they will ensure qualification for the next round by winning this game. However, Madrid's performance is going well as they comfortably demolished Espanyol 4-2 yesterday after drawing with Club Brugge in the UCL.

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I believes Benfica's ability because they have good Champions League experience, but I believe Real Madrid will be the one to advance to the knockout phase. I am not  wrong for saying that Real Madrid's defeat against Osasuna cannot be used as an analysis tool for this match because there are a lot of teams that aren't doing quite well in their domestic leagues but when it comes to the Champions League, these teams do perform very well and win their matches. Real Madrid might not be playing as the Real Madrid of old, but you see this Real Madrid vs Benfica match, Real Madrid will overcome Benfica.

Experience wise, Benfica does have a track record with the champions league so they are not a novice or an irregular appearance with the champions league but Real Madrid is not inexperienced either, both teams has got that experience such that they can even measure that of Madrid to be even higher than that of Benfica, because Madrid has got a track record of winning the title much more than almost any other team in the champions league but that is not the issue now, I am only hoping they will be able to explore their various experiences to their advantage and let the best side win.

[barisbilgili]

The return leg of the Champions League playoff between Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge is set to take place tomorrow as far as I know, the team that wins this crucially competitive Champions League play-off match will automatically qualify for the next round of the Champions League. So we believe that although Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge will be very competitive in the first leg but Atletico Madrid will probably dominate the second leg and they will ensure qualification for the next round by winning this game. However, Madrid's performance is going well as they comfortably demolished Espanyol 4-2 yesterday after drawing with Club Brugge in the UCL.

Atletico Madrid certainly has a high chance of winning since they are playing at their home ground, but nonetheless, I think Club Brugge should not be underestimated. What happened in the first leg can serve as a reference that a fierce match will happen again in the second leg. Although I also cannot deny that, in terms of likelihood, Atletico Madrid has a greater chance of advancing to the next round, this match is still worth watching because it will likely remain intense.

[eisen33]

Given Real Madrid's current situation and Benfica know this very well, they have a real chance of losing.
However, knowing the "character" of Real Madrid, he will not easily leave the field to Benfica and therefore will not give up an easy victory, it is a really difficult match to predict, there are conflicting opinions, I think Real Madrid will lose, but I have a feeling that this thought of mine is wrong and could surprise me, I will almost certainly not place a bet, if I do I think in Live. Really too difficult.

Real don’t always play as well as we expect from them, but Benfica aren’t in their best form right now either. It’s very important that Real managed to win away from home. I think they’ll be able to protect what they’ve achieved in the away match. But right now I’m more interested in Inter’s game, because they need to score, I’m thinking about betting on them to score two goals or more.

[bastisisca]

It's sad and incredibly stupid that racism exists in sports Such a thing shouldn't exist in sports. Furthermore, players who are racist should receive such a severe penalty in their careers that they should never think about it again at least a six-month ban from playing in any football venue, Something I really liked was seeing that Mbappe is a great friend , he's a unique person, and I truly admire him even more, as well as the TAA.

It's always existed. In my opinion, it's not racism, it's the desire to insult at all costs to annoy the opponent. Obviously, what do you do with a black player if you don't insult him for that reason?
I don't know if you've ever been to a stadium but the epithets hurled at the referee and opponents are always very harsh.

[Sarah Azhari]

For Benfica, Real Madrid may leave us with surprise that we are to learn from that Real Madrid wouldn't qualify for the next round of the Champions League(their journey ends with Benfica)

This benfica vs real madrid game is very much open because one nil lead can easily be cancelled if benfica can get an early lead at Santiago bernabéu, and with the lackluster performance of real madrid in the league title race match against osasuna, it's crystal clear that real madrid is still not in their best form, so they actually needs to step up their game against benfica in order not to get the shocker of their lives, because in football anything can happen.
As for benfica, they knows that if they want to stand a chance of eliminating real madrid from this playoff game, they must win real madrid at the Santiago bernabéu, so they needs to come attacking from the very start of the game.

In my opinion, the second leg between Real Madrid and Benfica has a 50-50 chance. Yes, Real Madrid has enough capital in the second leg because they will be playing at home and have a 1-0 lead from the first leg. However, a 1-0 lead is not safe for Real Madrid because if Benfica scores early and holds on until the final minute, the match will go to extra time. Benfica will likely implement that strategy in the second leg, especially since Mourinho is known for his parking the bus tactics. Let's see who will advance from this playoff round because I'm sure this match will be high-intensity.