UCL: Real Madrid’s squad to face Benfica revealed

Sport UCL: Real Madrid’s squad to face Benfica revealed Published on February 16, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Real Madrid’s squad to face Benfica in the Champions League Round of 16 playoff first-leg tie has been revealed. The Los Blancos, in a post via its website on Monday, released a 24-man squad to face Jose Mourinho’s side on Tuesday. The match will be played at the Estádio da Luz in Portugal on Tuesday night. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The winner of the two-leg ties will qualify for the Champions League Round of 16 stage. Real Madrid’s squad against Benfica: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Fran González. Defenders: Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen, Joan Martínez, Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Á. Carreras, and Fran García. Midfielders: Arda Güler, Ceballos, Cestero, Thiago, Camavinga, Valverde and Tchouameni. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. Don't Miss UCL: Juventus coach Spalletti reveals plan to stop Osimhen You may like UCL: Juventus coach Spalletti reveals plan to stop Osimhen UCL: I can say no – Mourinho speaks on returning to Real Madrid as manager UCL: They’re wounded – Mourinho reveals how Benfica will approach Real Madrid UCL: They’re the kings’ – Mourinho names favourites to win trophy this season UCL: Osimhen targets Galatasaray goal record UCL: ‘Arsenal can’t win it’ – Alan Pardew maintains only one team can win trophy this season

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