Arbeloa: The match against Benfica will not be easy

Sports04:18, 16-02-2026

Real Madrid's head coach Alvaro Arbeloa shared his thoughts ahead of the Champions League match against Benfica. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to euro-football.ru, Arbeloa emphasized that Real must perform at a high level in this match.

He admitted that the game against Benfica will not be easy and stated that it is necessary to give their all on the field to secure victory. He also highlighted that every player in the team is required to work at their maximum capacity.

As is known, in the last round of the Champions League, Real lost an opportunity by losing 2:4 away to Benfica. This result greatly helped Benfica secure a spot in the playoff stage.

This makes the upcoming match even more important for both teams. The first leg of the Champions League playoff stage will take place on February 17 between Benfica and Real.

The match is scheduled to start at 01:00 Tashkent time.

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