Real Madrid-Benfica: aiming for qualification to the Champions League round of 16
Our team, which won 0-1 in the first leg, will face Benfica tonight at the Bernabéu in the second leg of the playoff (9:00 pm CEST; Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones).
The Champions League returns to the Bernabéu. And it does so with a match against Benfica that will decide the qualification for the round of 16. The Real Madrid hosts Portugal's most decorated team tonight in the second leg of the playoff (9:00 pm CEST; Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones). Our team approaches the game with the advantage gained in Lisbon last week (0-1).
The objective for Arbeloa's side is to enter the draw for the next round, which will take place on Friday, where the winner of this tie will face either Manchester City or Sporting CP. To achieve this, Real Madrid will count on the support of fans who are eager to witness another great European night. The team has recorded six consecutive victories at the Bernabéu, scoring 21 goals and conceding only 4.
“We are very eager to enjoy a great Champions night at the Bernabéu,” said Arbeloa in the pre-match press conference. Courtois also spoke, explaining the keys to advancing: “We need to start the match well, play with focus and the right attitude.”
Benfica
The Portuguese team arrives at the Bernabéu after a dominant win over AVS in the League last weekend. Mourinho's side is in excellent form, having lost only one of their last seven matches, which was the first leg of the playoff against Real Madrid (their record also includes five wins and one draw). Pavlidis is their top scorer with 28 goals.
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