Real Madrid has begun its preparations to face Benfica in the second leg of the playoff qualifying for the Champions League round of 16, scheduled to be held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The players who started against Osasuna underwent recovery training in the gym at Real Madrid City, while the rest of the team began the session with warm-up exercises and ball possession drills on the field.

Subsequently, the players engaged in progressive running drills before moving on to tactical work related to positioning and finishing attacks, as part of the technical preparation for the upcoming match. The session concluded with a small-sided game on a reduced field to enhance readiness levels.

The training sessions saw Brazilian Rodrygo participate in part of the group practice after his absence due to injury, while both Éder Militão and Jude Bellingham continue their treatment programs in preparation for their return to the field.