Madrid: Real Madrid are preparing to host Benfica for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off round tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 AM, with Real Madrid entering the game ranked 9th in the league phase from Spain, while Benfica stands at 24th from Portugal. The first leg saw Real Madrid secure a 2-1 victory away, despite a previous 2-4 league phase loss to Benfica that necessitated this play-off.

According to Thai News Agency, the match will proceed without Gianluca Prestiani, following a ban by UEFA for allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in the first leg. Additionally, Benfica's Jose Mourinho will be absent from the sidelines after being sent off for protesting a referee decision. Real Madrid will rely on their key players, including star striker Kylian Mbapp©, to maintain their advantage.

In another fixture, Paris Saint-Germain will face Monaco at the Parc des Princes, also at 3:00 AM. PSG, victorious in the first leg with a 3-2 scoreline, will be without key player Ousmane Demb©l© due to a calf injury. Meanwhile, Monaco's coach Sebasti¡n Pocognoli emphasizes the need for composure, as his team has shown strong offensive capabilities, scoring 13 goals in their last six matches despite some setbacks.