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Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappé Out, Gonzalo Starts

February 25, 2026 · El País

Real Madrid hosts Benfica for the second leg of the Champions League playoff. The Spanish side will be without star striker Kylian Mbappé due to a knee injury.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has named Gonzalo in the starting lineup to replace the injured Kylian Mbappé. The French forward is sidelined with a left knee issue.

Benfica arrives at the Bernabéu following a 1-0 victory in the first leg. However, the Portuguese side will be without manager José Mourinho, who remains suspended after his red card in the previous match.

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