Both teams arrive in strong form, but Real Madrid look slightly better equipped to control the key phases and generate the cleaner chances, even away from home. Benfica are well-organised in their own stadium and can make this a tight, tactical contest, yet Madrid’s ability to manage pressure and find solutions in big moments gives them a small edge. The most likely script is a competitive game where Benfica’s structure keeps it close, with the draw very much in play and Madrid carrying the clearer late-win threat if spaces open up.
