UEFA Champions League Round of 32
Benfica 0 - 1 FT Real Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
Vinicius Junior (K. Mbappe) 50'
Vinicius Junior 51'
74' ↓ Rafa Silva ↑R. Rios
74' ↓ A. Schjelderup ↑G. Sudakov
78' G. Prestianni
80' ↓ F. Aursnes ↑S. Lopes Cabral
81' ↓ G. Prestianni ↑D. Lukebakio
85' J. Mourinho
85' J. Mourinho
↓ A. Guler ↑B. Diaz 86'
K. Mbappe 87'
90'+2 G. Sudakov
↓ E. Camavinga ↑T. Pitarch 90'+4
↓ A. Carreras ↑D. Carvajal 90'+9
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Benfica
Goalkeepers
Anatoliy Trubin 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Amar Dedić 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Tomás Araújo 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Nicolás Otamendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Dahl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Leandro Barreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fredrik Aursnes
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Gianluca Prestianni 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rafa Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Andreas Schjelderup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Vangelis Pavlidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Diogo Ferreira 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexander Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sidny Lopes Cabral
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
António Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Barrenechea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgiy Sudakov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richard Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dodi Lukebakio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anísio Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franjo Ivanović
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
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Huijsen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Álvaro Carreras
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Federico Valverde 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
70
Passes
8
Duels
Arda Güler 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
40%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Aurélien Tchouaméni 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Eduardo Camavinga
NPC
94
Minutes
94
Minutes
48%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
Vinícius Júnior 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joan Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferland Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cestero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Mastantuono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Madrid Precision Silences the Estádio da Luz
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A single moment of world-class synergy between the visitors' elite attackers proved the difference in a match where defensive heroics nearly forced a stalemate.
The Lisbon Resistance
The atmosphere at Benfica’s Estádio da Luz was electric, setting a stage where the Intensity was felt in every crunching tackle. From the opening exchanges, Real Madrid sought to establish their rhythm, moving the ball with the calculated precision of a side that treats this competition as their own backyard. However, they found a brick wall in the form of Anatoliy Trubin. The Ukrainian goalkeeper was in inspired form, repelling a barrage of early efforts as the visitors dominated possession with a 58% share. The first half was a tactical arm-wrestle where the Balance of play favored the Spanish giants, yet the scoreboard remained stubbornly blank thanks to six crucial saves that kept the home crowd dreaming of an upset.
The Breakthrough Moment
The deadlock finally shattered five minutes into the second half, and it arrived via a familiar combination of devastating pace and clinical finishing. K. Mbappe turned provider, picking out a surging run from Vinicius Junior, who slotted the ball home to give the visitors the lead. It was a goal that fundamentally shifted the Stakes of this knockout tie, forcing the Portuguese giants to abandon their defensive shell. Despite the goal, the match remained a high-shot-volume affair with 26 total attempts recorded across both sides. The pivot came when the visitors’ midfield, anchored by an industrious Aurélien Tchouaméni, began to stifle any hint of a counter-attack, turning the match into a game of keep-away that frustrated the home support.
Closing the Door
As the final whistle approached, the defensive solidity of the visitors took center stage. Young defender Dean Huijsen delivered a performance beyond his years, marshaling the backline with composure to ensure a clean sheet in one of Europe’s most intimidating venues. While the Upset Factor lingered in the air every time the hosts earned a corner, the clinical nature of the Spanish defense prevented any late drama. The 0-1 result leaves the tie finely poised, but the tactical maturity shown by the visitors gives them a massive advantage heading into the return leg. For the hosts, it was a night of what-ifs, having stood firm for so long only to be undone by a single lapse in concentration against the tournament's most lethal predators.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Real Madrid?
Vinicius Junior scored the only goal in the 50th minute, assisted by Kylian Mbappe.
How many saves did Anatoliy Trubin make?
Anatoliy Trubin kept Benfica in the match with 6 vital saves against Real Madrid's attack.
Which player was the top performer of the match?
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen was the standout performer, earning the Man of the Match award.
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.
Elite Firepower Meets Knockout Pressure
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Real Madrid's offensive juggernaut looks poised to overwhelm a Benfica side struggling for consistency in this win-or-go-home knockout encounter.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League enters the Round of 32, the Stakes could not be higher for Benfica. Currently sitting 29th in the league phase standings, the Portuguese giants face a daunting task against a Real Madrid side that has redefined efficiency this season. The Spanish visitors boast an away win rate of 66.7% and a combined goal average that suggests a high-scoring affair. While Benfica has shown flashes of brilliance, a Form score of 6.7 reflects a team that has lost three of its last five matches, leaving them vulnerable to Madrid's relentless transition play on February 17, 2026.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies on the flanks, where Andreas Schjelderup must provide the creative spark for the hosts. However, he faces the ultimate test against Vinícius Júnior. While Schjelderup has been a bright spot for Benfica with an 8.2 rating, Vinícius has the pace and Champions League pedigree to exploit any gap left by the home side's high line. This duel between emerging talent and established world-class quality will likely dictate the tempo of the first leg.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening followed by a Madrid explosion. Real Madrid’s 50.1% win probability is backed by a Stars rating of 10.0, led by a strike force that has already netted 19 goals in this competition. Benfica will likely find the net through the industriousness of the home midfield, but they lack the defensive Balance to contain Madrid for 90 minutes. A 1-3 scoreline reflects the clinical nature of the visitors' counter-attacks.