4-2-3-1
Coach
Substitutions
Missing Players
6Alexander Bah
Injury
11Dodi Lukébakio
Injury
5Richard Ríos
Injury
24Samuel Soares
Injury
20João Veloso
Injury
4-1-2-3
Lineups
Coach
Substitutions
Missing Players
12Trent Alexander-Arnold
Injury
3Éder Militão
Injury
22Antonio Rüdiger
Injury
23Ferland Mendy
Injury
About the match
On this page you can find the SL Benfica vs Real Madrid match lineup for UEFA Champions League — Round 8, on Wednesday 28-01-2026, along with the substitutes and the players missing from the squad. SL Benfica lines up in a 4-2-3-1 led by Otamendi, while Real Madrid sets up in a 4-1-2-3 led by Valverde. SL Benfica is led by head coach José Mourinho, while Real Madrid is managed by Álvaro Arbeloa. The match is played at Estadio da Luz.
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