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Real Madrid vs Benfica: Gonzalo replaces Mbappé

February 25, 2026 · El País

Real Madrid hosts Benfica in the Champions League playoff return leg. The hosts are without star striker Kylian Mbappé due to a left knee injury.

Real Madrid welcomes Benfica for the second leg of the Champions League playoff at the Bernabéu. The Spanish giants are without their top scorer, Kylian Mbappé, who is sidelined with a left knee injury and will be replaced by academy graduate Gonzalo.

Additional absences include Benfica's Prestianni, who is suspended following alleged racist insults in the first leg, and Benfica coach Mourinho, who was expelled during that match.

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