Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappé Out, Gonzalo To Start

Real Madrid hosts Benfica in the Champions League playoff return leg at the Bernabéu, facing the absence of star striker Kylian Mbappé due to a left knee injury.

Real Madrid will start canterano Gonzalo in Mbappé's absence. Additionally, Benfica's suspended Argentine Prestianni and the absent coach José Mourinho are notable absentees.