Champions League

TeamsChampions League 2025/2026

Ajax

Arsenal

Atalanta

Athletic

Atlético

B. Dortmund

Barcelona

Bayern

Benfica

Bodø/Glimt

Brujas

Chelsea

Copenhague

Eintracht Fr.

FK Qarabag

Galatasaray

Inter

Juventus

Kairat Almaty

Leverkusen

Liverpool

M. City

Marsella

Monaco

Newcastle

Nápoles

Olympiacos

Pafos

PSG

PSV

Real Madrid

Slavia P.

Sp. Portugal

Tottenham

Union St-Gilloise

Villarreal

Updated at 20:00 ET - Monday, 23/02/2026

A quartet of players in Arbeloa’s squad could miss the potential next round of the Champions League due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Real Madrid

Four Real Madrid players walking the yellow card suspension tightrope

Sergio García García / Paul Reidy | 25 feb 2026 - 15:13 CET

The Portuguese coach hopes his Benfica side will eliminate Real Madrid, advance to the Last 16 and break his ‘curse’ at the Bernabéu.

Champions League

Can Mourinho finally break his 24-year Bernabéu curse against Real Madrid tonight?

Sergio García García / Andy Hall | 25 feb 2026 - 14:37 CET

The winger is one of six Madrid players who will sit out tonight’s return leg, with the home team defending a slim, one-goal advantage.

Why isn’t Rodrygo playing for Real Madrid vs Benfica today? Injury update

Andy Hall | 25 feb 2026 - 13:17 CET

Los Blancos opt for caution as their star forward battles a lingering knee issue amid a packed schedule.

Champions League

Real Madrid make Mbappé decision official ahead of huge Benfica clash

Fernando S. Tavero / Calum Roche | 25 feb 2026 - 12:24 CET

It will be the fourth time he has managed Los Blancos, who have a record of two wins (they won their fifteenth title at Wembley) and one loss with him.

Champions League

Who is Slavko Vinčić, referee for Real Madrid vs Benfica Champions League second leg?

Agustín Martín / Calum Roche | 25 feb 2026 - 12:06 CET