Real Madrid will meet Benfica again in the Champions League playoff round after suffering a 4-2 defeat to the Portuguese side in the league phase. Meanwhile, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain have been drawn against domestic rivals Monaco, setting up a high-stakes all-French clash as teams battle for a place in the next round
31 January,2026 08:22 AM IST | London | AFP
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho said he had never witnessed a match like it after goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored the decisive goal against Real Madrid to send the Portuguese side into the UEFA Champions League play-offs. Mourinho revealed that Trubin’s attacking threat was no surprise, recalling a similar moment earlier this season
30 January,2026 08:22 AM IST | Lisbon | Agencies
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe admitted his side paid the price for inconsistency after a 4-2 defeat to Benfica sent them into the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Despite scoring twice, Mbappe said Madrid were not consistent enough to finish in the top eight and deserved their current position
30 January,2026 08:22 AM IST | Lisbon | AFP
The pick of the goals was teenager star Yamal's strike, an impressive volley from Olmo's cross to secure Barca's triumph
27 January,2026 09:34 AM IST | Madrid | AFPADVERTISEMENT
