Team News

Real Madrid have several key absentees.

Vinicius Junior is expected to start and aim for a fifth consecutive scoring game.

Rodrygo is suspended, while Jude Bellingham, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos are injured.

Kylian Mbappe remains doubtful due to a knee issue.

Benfica Situation

Benfica look more stable in terms of squad availability.

Prestianni is suspended, while Joao Veloso is the only injured player.

Vangelis Pavlidis has scored 28 goals this season and leads the attack.

Key Stats

• Real won the first leg 1-0

• 14 wins in last 16 home games

• 6 straight home wins

• Benfica only 2 wins in last 6 away matches

Overview

Real Madrid dominate at home and control matches well. Benfica are inconsistent away and defensively vulnerable.

 Prediction

• Main: Real Madrid win (50%)

• Benfica over 3.5 corners (40%)

• Score: 2-0 (10%)