Benfica vs Real Madrid match start time, where to watch online on TV, Apps and other key details
Benfica vs Real Madrid Live Streaming: The Benfica vs Real Madrid clash in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League marks a high-stakes finale to the league phase at the Estadio da Luz. Real Madrid, currently sitting in 3rd place with 15 points, enters the match under the guidance of new manager Alvaro Arbeloa and is led by the tournament’s top scorer, Kylian Mbappe (11 goals). A win would secure Los Blancos direct passage to the Round of 16.
In contrast, Jose Mourinho’s Benfica is in a desperate ‘must-win’ situation, sitting in 29th place and facing total elimination from European competition if they fail to secure three points. Adding to the drama, Mourinho faces his former club and his former player, Arbeloa, in a fixture where the ‘Eagles’ historically hold the edge, having won two of their three previous European encounters.
2026 Champions League Benfica vs Real Madrid: date and time
The match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. For fans watching across different time zones, the game will kick off at 8:00 PM GMT (local time in Lisbon). In India, the match will begin in the early hours of Thursday, January 29, at 1:30 AM IST. This final matchday of the league phase is a decisive one for both clubs’ European ambitions.
2026 Champions League Benfica vs Real Madrid: live streaming
Fans can catch the action live on various platforms depending on their region. In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast on TNT Sports and streamed via discovery+. In the United States, viewers can tune in via Paramount+ or ViX for Spanish commentary. Fans in India can stream the match live on JioStar, while those in Portugal can follow it on Sport TV.
2026 Champions League Benfica vs Real Madrid: stats
Historically, Benfica holds a surprising edge over the Spanish giants, winning two of their three competitive meetings. Their most famous encounter was the 1962 European Cup final, where Benfica defeated Madrid 5-3. However, this is their first competitive meeting in the 21st century. Real Madrid enters this game in 3rd place with 15 points, while Benfica is struggling in 29th place with only 6 points.
2026 Champions League Benfica vs Real Madrid: predicted lineups
Benfica (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Dedic, Araujo, Otamendi, Dahl; Aursnes, Barrenechea; Prestianni, Barreiro, Sudakov; Pavlidis.
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius.
2026 Champions League Benfica vs Real Madrid: last match
Real Madrid heads into this fixture following a dominant 6-1 victory over Monaco in their previous Champions League outing, spearheaded by a Kylian Mbappe masterclass. Benfica, on the other hand, suffered a damaging 2-0 defeat to Juventus, which left them on the brink of elimination and needing a miracle against the defending Spanish champions.
2026 Champions League Benfica vs Real Madrid: Form Guide
Real Madrid: Their form has been stellar under manager Alvaro Arbeloa, coming off three consecutive wins across all competitions, including a 2-0 La Liga victory over Villarreal. They have won 5 of their 7 Champions League games this season.
Benfica: Jose Mourinho’s side has been inconsistent. While they recently won 4-0 in their domestic league against Estrela, their European form is poor, having lost 5 out of their 7 Champions League matches so far.
2026 Champions League Benfica vs Real Madrid: Match Take Place
In India, the match will begin in the early hours of Thursday, January 29, at 1:30 AM IST. This final matchday of the league phase is a decisive one for both clubs’ European ambitions.
2026 Champions League Benfica vs Real Madrid: Match On Live TV Broadcast
In India, the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 match between Benfica and Real Madrid on January 28, 2026, can be watched on the Sony Sports Network.