This week, the Champions League Play-off round match between Benfica & Real Madrid is set to take place in Portugal. Players signing up for Paddy Power for the first time can claim £30 in free bets when they sign up and stake £5!

Benfica vs Real Madrid Preview & Betting Tips

Benfica will host Real Madrid in the UCL playoff round to progress to the round of 16. Real Madrid is in a bit of turmoil this season, sacking their previous manager, Xabi Alonso, after a disappointing start to the season. His replacement, Alvaro Arbeloa, has not fared too much better. Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, will be up against it in this fixture after just about qualifying for the play-off round on goal difference after their goalkeeper, Trubin, scored a 98th-minute goal against Real Madrid of all teams to qualify! 

• Benfica Win @ 27/10 

• Draw @ 14/5

• Real Madrid Win @ 17/20

• Vangelis Pavlidis To Score Anytime @ 7/5 

These odds have been provided by Paddy Power and are correct at the time of writing (17/02/2026)

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