Benfica-Real Madrid in Champions League playoff
The first leg will be played away on February 17 or 18, and the return comes at the Bernabéu on February 24 or 25.
Real Madrid are set to face Benfica in the playoff to gain access to the Champions League Round of 16 following the draw held in Nyon. The first leg will be held on the road on February 17 or 18, with the return at the Bernabéu on February 24 or 25.
Should they advance, Arbeloa's team would face either Sporting CP or Manchester City in the Round of 16. The first leg of that tie would be played at the Santiago Bernabéu, and the second leg will be away from home. The Round of 16 pairings and each team's path to the final will be determined in another draw, to be held on February 27.