Real Madrid v Benfica | Live stream, line-ups, kick-off times, more | OneFootball

It's the countdown to the most important match of the season. After the setback in the first leg, Benfica will be present at Real Madrid's home ground to overturn the tie and secure a spot in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Check out some important information below.

José Mourinho and Rui Costa led the Benfica delegation to the Spanish capital, where a very heated atmosphere is expected following the events at Estádio da Luz. The 63-year-old coach will not be on the bench, as he is serving a suspension, and will be replaced by assistant coach João Tralhão.

Regarding the starting lineup, Mourinho, due to the absence of Gianluca Prestianni, will be forced to make a change in the eleven. Anatoliy Trubin, without a doubt, will be the right choice in Benfica's goal. In defense, the Portuguese is expected to line up with Amar Dedic, Tomás Araújo, Nicolás Otamendi, and Samuel Dahl.

In midfield, Leandro Barreiro and Fredrik Aursnes are expected to return to the lineup after having some rest in the league match against AFS. In the more advanced sector, the Special One is likely to keep Rafa Silva and Andreas Schjlderup, and Prestianni's substitute should be Dodi Lukebakio or Sidny Cabral. Vangelis Pavlidis is expected to be Benfica's most advanced player.

Remember that the match between Benfica and Real Madrid is scheduled for this Wednesday, February 25th, at 8:00 PM, the outcome of which will determine one of the teams advancing to the round of 16 of the Champions League. The match will be broadcast on Sport TV and will be officiated by Slavko Vincic.

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