Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Eagles Takedown Nine-Men Los Blancos With Ease
In the shock of the tournament, Benfica stunned 15-time winners Real Madrid 4–2 at the Estadio da Luz. Despite a Kylian Mbappe brace, the Spanish giants were undone by a relentless Benfica attack led by Andreas Schjelderup, who netted twice. The drama peaked in stoppage time when Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin went up for a corner and incredibly headed home the fourth goal. This historic result sent the record champions tumbling to 9th place, forcing them into the knockout playoffs for the first time under the new format.
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, attempts a header at goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
Benfica's Andreas Schjelderup celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, right, celebrates with teammate Gonzalo Garcia after scoring his side's second goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois makes a save during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, right, vies for the ball with Benfica's Andreas Schjelderup during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior jumps to play the ball during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe attempts a shoot at goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
Benfica's Tomas Araujo, center, goes for a header against Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen, left, during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon. | Photo: AP/Armando Franca
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