Champions League: Real Madrid – Benfica, date, time and TV broadcast for the first leg playoff (February 17, 2026) | OneFootball

Real Madrid – Benfica: What time and on which TV channel to watch the match live? (17/2/2026)

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Benfica will host Real Madrid this Tuesday, February 17, in the first leg of the Champions League playoff round for a spot in the Round of 16.

On the eighth and final matchday of the league phase, the Lisbon club triumphed over the Madrid side with a 4-2 victory—a result that prevented Los Blancos from clinching direct qualification.

Real Madrid wrapped up the group stage in ninth place with 15 points (5 wins, 3 losses), scoring 21 goals and conceding 12.

Meanwhile, Benfica secured their place by finishing 24th with 9 points (3 wins, 5 losses), netting 10 goals and conceding 12.

Additionally, UEFA’s refereeing committee has appointed French referee François Letexier to officiate this highly anticipated clash.

Match date and time

The showdown between the Portuguese and Spanish sides is set for Tuesday at 20:00 GMT, on the pitch at Estádio da Luz, Lisbon.

Where to watch Benfica vs Real Madrid?

The match will be broadcast live on: