UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8
Benfica 4 - 2 FT Real Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' L. Barreiro
K. Mbappe (R. Asencio) 30'
36' A. Schjelderup (V. Pavlidis)
R. Asencio 45'+4
45'+5 V. Pavlidis
HT
54' A. Schjelderup (V. Pavlidis)
↓ F. Mastantuono ↑Rodrygo 55'
↓ A. Tchouameni ↑E. Camavinga 55'
K. Mbappe (A. Guler) 58'
D. Huijsen 62'
A. Carreras 67'
↓ D. Huijsen ↑D. Alaba 79'
↓ A. Guler ↑J. Cestero Sancho 79'
↓ A. Carreras ↑B. Diaz 79'
83' ↓ G. Sudakov ↑E. Barrenechea
85' S. Dahl
87' ↓ G. Prestianni ↑J. Rego
R. Asencio 90'+2
R. Asencio 90'+2
90'+3 ↓ A. Schjelderup ↑A. Silva
90'+3 ↓ V. Pavlidis ↑F. Ivanovic
Rodrygo 90'+7
Rodrygo 90'+7
Rodrygo 90'+7
90'+8 A. Trubin (F. Aursnes)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Benfica
Goalkeepers
Anatoliy Trubin 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Amar Dedić 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Tomás Araújo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Nicolás Otamendi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Samuel Dahl 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Leandro Barreiro 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
11
Duels Won
79%
Win %
Fredrik Aursnes 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Gianluca Prestianni
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Georgiy Sudakov 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Andreas Schjelderup 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.9
Rating
Forwards
Vangelis Pavlidis 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Diogo Ferreira 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
António Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Banjaqui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Rêgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Barrenechea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Prioste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franjo Ivanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anísio Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Federico Valverde 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Raúl Asencio 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Dean Huijsen
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Álvaro Carreras
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
Arda Güler
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Aurélien Tchouaméni
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6
Rating
Jude Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Franco Mastantuono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Kylian Mbappé
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
Vinícius Júnior 
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
47
Passes
8
Duels
BENCH
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fran González
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cestero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrygo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/02/2026 | Benfica | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Estádio da Luz |
| 28/01/2026 | Benfica | 4 - 2 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Estádio da Luz |
17/02/2026
28/01/2026
Benfica Win
Real Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lisbon's Night of Thunder and Disciplinary Meltdown
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. Benfica secured a monumental victory against the odds, exposing Real Madrid’s defensive frailties and capitalising on a night where the visitors lost their heads.
The Lightning Start in Lisbon
The Intensity was palpable from the outset at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica as the hosts refused to be intimidated by the reigning European heavyweights. While Real Madrid dominated possession with 67%, their control was largely superficial. The visitors initially looked to have the upper hand when Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 30th minute, finishing a precise move orchestrated by Raul Asencio. However, the lead lasted only six minutes. The Eagles responded with a clinical edge that the Spanish giants couldn't match, turning the match into a high-shot volume exhibition. A barrage of 22 shots from the home side kept the Madrid backline under constant duress, proving that ball retention means little without defensive stability. The atmosphere shifted as the home fans sensed a vulnerability in the visitors' tactical setup.
The Tides Turn at the Cathedral
The Balance of power shifted dramatically during a frantic fifteen-minute window before the interval. Andreas Schjelderup ignited the comeback with a composed finish in the 36th minute, assisted by the tireless Vangelis Pavlidis. The momentum was firmly with the Portuguese side, and deep into first-half stoppage time, Pavlidis converted a crucial penalty to put the hosts ahead. This flurry of goals rattled the Madrid hierarchy, who seemed unable to cope with Benfica's rapid transitions. Shortly after the restart, Schjelderup doubled his personal tally, clinicaly punishing a lapse in concentration. Even when Mbappé dragged his side back into contention with a second goal in the 58th minute, the tactical discipline shown by the hosts ensured that Madrid remained at arm's length throughout the second period.
Disciplinary Collapse and a Rare Finisher
With the Stakes at their highest in the closing stages, the match descended into total disciplinary chaos for the visitors. As the clock ticked into stoppage time, the frustration boiled over. Asencio received his marching orders for a professional foul, and Rodrygo followed him shortly after as Madrid's composure evaporated entirely. In one of the most remarkable finishes to a Champions League fixture, goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin found himself on the scoresheet in the 98th minute to seal the 4-2 win, capping off a night of pure theatre. This result represents a significant Upset in the league phase, lifting the Eagles and leaving the visitors to reflect on a night where they surrendered both the points and their discipline. The result leaves the Lisbon giants dreaming of a deep run while Madrid must answer difficult questions about their defensive fragility.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Asencio impact the match?
The red card in the 92nd minute ended any hopes of a Madrid comeback, further destabilising a defense that was already struggling with Benfica's pace.
What made Andreas Schjelderup the Man of the Match?
Schjelderup's clinical brace and 9.9 rating reflected his dominance, consistently finding space in the box to punish Madrid's defensive lapses.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A combination of 38 total shots, defensive errors, and a 34% underdog win probability gap created an unpredictable and high-scoring encounter.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Elimination Shadows Loom Over Lisbon
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. Real Madrid's ruthless efficiency is set to collide with a Benfica side fighting a desperate battle for Champions League survival.
The Setup
As the league stage reaches its crescendo on January 28, 2026, the Stakes could not be higher for Benfica. Currently sitting 28th in the table, the Portuguese giants are languishing outside the top-24 playoff line and face a legitimate threat of early elimination. In contrast, Real Madrid arrives at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica firmly entrenched in 2nd place, eyeing direct qualification for the top 8. While Madrid’s Form has been a series of high-scoring swings, Benfica’s recent run of three consecutive losses has drained their confidence and left their continental ambitions on life support.
Key Battle
This match hinges on the efficiency of the home defensive unit against the visitor's transition speed. The Stars in the Madrid attack, led by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, have averaged a staggering 3.0 goals per game this season. Benfica will rely heavily on goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, who has already registered 18 saves in this campaign, to maintain a fragile defensive Balance. If Benfica’s midfield cannot disrupt the service to J. Bellingham, the pressure on their backline will eventually lead to a collapse under the weight of Madrid's offensive volume.
Our Prediction
Expect Real Madrid to control the tempo early, utilizing their superior individual quality to stretch the pitch. Benfica will likely produce a spirited opening, buoyed by the home crowd, but Madrid’s ability to strike on the counter is unmatched. We predict a 1-3 victory for the visitors, as Mbappé finds the net twice to secure Madrid’s place near the top of the standings while leaving Benfica on the brink of an exit.