Where to watch Benfica vs Real Madrid today: Champions League FREE live stream

Updated: Feb. 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m.Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe sits on the bench prior to the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)AP If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Ben Axelson | baxelson@syracuse.com Real Madrid will need to battle its way through a playoff against Benfica in a last chance to reach the 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout bracket. Leg 1 kicks off Tuesday, February 17 (2/17/2026) at 3 p.m. ET. The game is a streaming exclusive, so here’s what you need to know to watch. How to watch: Fans in the USA can stream exclusively...