Summary
Real Madrid will face Benfica in a UEFA Champions League match in Lisbon on January 27. Real Madrid needs a win to secure their place in the next round, while Benfica must win to have any chance of staying in the tournament. This game also highlights Jose Mourinho, Benfica's coach, who previously managed Real Madrid.
Key Facts
- The match between Benfica and Real Madrid is part of the UEFA Champions League.
- The game will be played at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Real Madrid needs a win to guarantee their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
- Benfica must win the match to have a chance of advancing to the playoffs, though a win might not be sufficient.
- Benfica is currently in 29th place with a minus four-goal difference in the league standings.
- Real Madrid is currently third in their group with 15 points.
- Jose Mourinho, now managing Benfica, coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.
- Mourinho led Real Madrid to a league title during his time as their manager.
