Football Fixtures on February 17, 2026: Benfica to Face Real Madrid Again in Champions League Playoff

UEFA Champions League knockout playoff matches are set for tonight. Benfica will once again face Real Madrid, while Monaco will have a domestic showdown with Paris Saint-Germain. The matches include Galatasaray vs Juventus, Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta, Benfica vs Real Madrid, and Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain, all starting at 00:45 and broadcast on beIN Sports. Benfica is currently in excellent form and will host Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. Historical records show Benfica has won 3 of their previous 4 European matches against Real Madrid. Benfica is expected to perform strongly, especially with home advantage. The Monaco-PSG match is particularly interesting as it's a matchup between two French teams at Stade Louis II. While Monaco's recent form has been inconsistent, PSG appears to have a stronger lineup and is favored to win.