Benfica vs Real Madrid Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast , Round 8 UEFA Champions League

The Round 8 UEFA Champions League showdown between Benfica vs Real Madrid takes place at the iconic Estádio da Luz, with kick-off scheduled for 01:30 AM (IST) on Thursday, 29 January 2026. This fixture pits a proud Portuguese giant fighting for survival in the league phase against Europe’s most decorated club, already cruising toward qualification. Benfica’s strong home atmosphere and recent domestic momentum give them hope, but Real Madrid’s elite-level control, defensive solidity, and ruthless counter-attacking make them clear favorites on paper. Match Overview – Benfica vs Real Madrid Benfica vs Real Madrid Category Details Fixture Benfica vs Real Madrid Competition UEFA Champions League Round Round 8 (League Phase) Date & Kick-Off Thursday, 29 January 2026 – 01:30 AM (IST) Venue Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) Location Lisbon, Portugal Capacity 65,647 Surface Grass Weather 14°C – Mild Match Insight: Real Madrid are the only top-five league team in Europe yet to concede a first-half shot on target in 2026—an extraordinary marker of control and defensive organization. Key Match Summary – Important Stats (2025/26) Category Benfica Real Madrid Edge Matches Played 7 7 — Wins 2 5 Real Madrid Goals Scored 6 19 Real Madrid Goals Conceded 10 8 Real Madrid Possession (%) 48 55 Real Madrid Passing Accuracy (%) 85 88 Real Madrid Tackles Won 50 67 Real Madrid Clean Sheets 2 2 Even Yellow Cards 12 15 Benfica (more disciplined) Red Cards 1 1 Even Recent Form Guide – Benfica vs Real Madrid Benfica – Last 5 Matches (W–L–W–L–L) Date Opponent Score Competition 25/01/26 Estrela Amadora 4–0 Primeira Liga 21/01/26 Juventus 0–2 UCL 17/01/26 Rio Ave 2–0 Primeira Liga 14/01/26 Porto 0–1 Taça de Portugal 07/01/26 Braga 1–3 Primeira Liga Real Madrid – Last 5 Matches (W–W–W–L–L) Date Opponent Score Competition 24/01/26 Villarreal 2–0 La Liga 20/01/26 Monaco 6–1 UCL 17/01/26 Levante 2–0 La Liga 14/01/26 Albacete 2–3 Copa del Rey 11/01/26 Barcelona 2–3 Supercopa Head-to-Head – Benfica vs Real Madrid Date Competition Match Result July 27, 2012 Eusébio Cup Benfica vs Real Madrid Benfica 5–2 While that friendly is the most recent meeting, competitive history overwhelmingly favors Los Blancos. Top Scorers to Watch Benfica: Vangelis Pavlidis – 7 goals 12 Matches (including qualifying rounds)) Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé – 11 goals (6 UCL matches) Mbappé’s Champions League output has been devastating, averaging nearly two goals per match. Predicted Lineups – Benfica vs Real Madrid Benfica vs Real Madrid Benfica (4-2-3-1) Anatoliy Trubin – Amar Dedić, Tomás Araújo, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl – Leandro Barreiro, Enzo Barrenechea – Fredrik Aursnes, Georgiy Sudakov, Gianluca Prestianni – Vangelis Pavlidis Real Madrid (4-1-2-3) Thibaut Courtois – Federico Valverde, Raúl Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras – Aurélien Tchouaméni – Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham – Franco Mastantuono, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior Unavailable Players Team Players Out Benfica Samuel Soares, Alexander Bah, João Veloso, Richard Ríos, Dodi Lukebakio Real Madrid Antonio Rüdiger, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Trent Alexander-Arnold Statistical Projection – Benfica vs Real Madrid Metric Benfica Real Madrid Win Probability 18% 58% Draw Probability 24% — Expected Possession 44–47% 53–56% Shots on Target 3–4 6–8 Expected Goals (xG) 0.9–1.1 1.9–2.3 Clean Sheet Probability 22% 45% Most Likely Scorer Pavlidis Mbappé ✅ Final Score Prediction Benfica 1–3 Real Madrid Likely Scorers: Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) Kylian Mbappé (2), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) Real Madrid’s pace in transition, elite midfield control, and Mbappé’s finishing edge should eventually overwhelm Benfica, even in a hostile Estádio da Luz atmosphere. Confidence Levels Benfica Win: 18% Draw: 24% Real Madrid Win: 58% Read More:- Werder vs Hoffenheim Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast ,Round 16 Bundesliga Suggested Tips (Informational Only) Real Madrid to Win Over 2.5 Total Goals Both Teams to Score: Yes Anytime Scorer: Kylian Mbappé ⚠️ All predictions are for informational purposes only. Betting involves risk—please play responsibly. FAQs – Benfica vs Real Madrid 1.What time is Benfica vs Real Madrid? Kick-off is at 01:30 AM (IST) on Thursday, 29 January 2026. 2.Where is the match being played? At Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal. 3.Who are the key players to watch? Vangelis Pavlidis for Benfica and Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid. 4.What is the predicted score? A 3–1 away win for Real Madrid in Round 8 of the UEFA Champions League.