Third in the league phase of the Champions League (15 points), Real Madrid is not yet mathematically assured of appearing in the top 8. But barring a huge surprise, Kylian Mbappé’s teammates should qualify directly for the knockout stages of C1 at the end of the multiplex this Wednesday, January 28. Double scorer (including a panenka on a penalty at the end of the match) against Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga, the Blues striker is full of confidence.
Under the orders of their new coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, the Madrilenians scattered AS Monaco to great lengths last week (6-1), inflating their goal difference in the process.
A comfortable situation that Benfica coach José Mourinho must envy because his protégés are only 29th (6 points). The Lisbonites are obliged to win in order to hope to qualify for the play-offs in the event of favorable results in the other matches.
The Benfica – Real Madrid match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. this Wednesday, January 28. The meeting will be followed live on television on Canal + Live 4.
