Champions League Playoff Draw 2026: Benfica vs Real Madrid, Mourinho Faces Former Club
What Happened The UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoff draw took place on January 31, 2026, setting up eight two-legged ties that will determine which teams advance to the round of 16. The headline matchup: Jose Mourinho’s Benfica will face Real Madrid — a rematch just three weeks after their dramatic league phase encounter where goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a 98th-minute header to seal a stunning 4-2 victory for the Portuguese side. ...