Benfica XI vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news

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Benfica XI vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news

Benfica make the trip to Real Madrid tonight looking to overturn their Champions League play-off tie.

The Portuguese side lost 1-0 in a narrow first-leg defeat, a fixture that was overshadowed by alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid goalscorer Vinicius Junior.

The teams meet again at the Santiago Bernabeu this evening, with Benfica boss, and former Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho hoping to mastermind an upset.

Benfica team news​

The headline news is the absence of Gianluca Prestianni, who has been handed a one‑match suspension by UEFA and will miss the second leg. The Argentine winger is under investigation following the allegations of racist abuse aimed Vinícius Júnior in the first leg.

Both Benfica and the player have denied any wrongdoing. However, UEFA have imposed a provisional ban. Elsewhere, Joao Veloso is also sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Benfica predicted lineup​

Benfica predicted XI: Trubin; Dedic, Araujo, Otamendi, Dahl; Rios, Aursnes; Lukebakio, Rafa, Schjelderup; Pavlidis

What time is kick off?​

Real Madrid vs Benfica will kick off at 8pm GMT.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica?​

In the UK, Real Madrid vs Benfica is being shown live on TNT Sports 1.

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