CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Benfica, 2026 Champions League

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Benfica in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Trent, Rüdiger, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Camavinga, Güler; Vinicius, Gonzalo.

Benfica predicted XI: Trubin; Dedic, Otamendi, T. Araújo, Dahl; Aursnes, Barreiro; Lukébakio, Sudakov, Schjelderup; Pavlidis.

As expected, Gonzalo García is replacing Mbappé in Real Madrid’s lineup, with Alexander-Arnold making his return to the starting XI as well. Real Madrid have a 1-0 lead on aggregate and will need at least a draw to advance to the Round of 16.

HOW TO WATCH, STREAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Time: 21:00 CET, 03:00pm EST.

Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain.

Available TV: Movistar Liga Campeones (Spain)

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