How to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today | OneFootball

Los Blancos dealing with growing injury headache as they eye last-16 berth

Real Madrid host Benfica this evening as they look to confirm their place in the Champions League round of 16.

Los Blancos travelled to Portugal for the first leg last week and came away with a 1-0 win, giving them the upper hand ahead of this second-leg tie, though they will know the job is far from finished.

The first leg was a controversial affair, as match-winner Vinicius Jr accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse.

The Argentine denies the accusations, but will miss this match after being handed a provisional suspension by UEFA.

Real will be fighting something of an uphill battle at the Bernabeu as injuries take their toll on Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad.

He is expected to be without prolific striker Kylian Mbappe after he pulled up in training with a knee injury, while Jude Bellingham, Dani Ceballos, Eder Militao and Dean Huijsen are all due to miss out, too.

Elsewhere, winger Rodrygo is suspended after he was sent off during last month’s league phase.

Making matters worse for Real, they were beaten last time out, losing 2-1 to Osasuna and giving up top spot in La Liga in the process.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!