General · 17 February 2026
Benfica faces Real Madrid in Champions League play-offs
The Champions League play-off draw has officially paired Benfica against Real Madrid and Monaco with Paris St-Germain. This meeting follows a recent dramatic 4-2 victory for Jose Mourinho's team over the Spanish club. The two-legged ties begin on 17 February, while Newcastle United will take on Qarabag in their fixture. Top-eight finishers like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal have already secured their spots in the last 16.
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