How to watch Benfica vs Real Madrid: kick-off time, TV and live streams
Benfica host Real Madrid in the Champions League on 17 Feb 2026, kick-off 20:00 GMT / 15:00 EST. English-language coverage is available on USA: Paramount+; UK: Amazon Prime Video UK; Australia: Stan Sport; Canada: Fubo Canada; India: JioStar; South / Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport; Malaysia: beIN Sports Malaysia; Middle East: beIN Sports MENA.
Benfica arrive on a five-match unbeaten run, with recent league wins over Santa Clara and Alverca, and José Mourinho will look to use the Estádio da Luz to his advantage. Real Madrid have claimed three consecutive victories and remain favourites thanks to Álvaro Arbeloa's star-studded squad and Champions League pedigree.
Injuries for Benfica include Fredrik Aursnes (muscle injury), Alexander Bah, Samuel Soares, João Veloso, Dodi Lukébakio and Richard Ríos; there are no suspension issues. Real Madrid will be without Jude Bellingham, Éder Militão and Rodrygo through injury, while Raúl Asencio is suspended.
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