Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing domestic campaign as they host Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Spanish giants currently sit 9th in the league table with 15 points, a far cry from their usual lofty standards. However, they will be buoyed by the fact that they are still in the hunt for European glory, sitting top of their Champions League group with 12 points.
Benfica, on the other hand, have endured a torrid start to the season and find themselves languishing in 24th place in the league with just 9 points from their opening 8 games. The Portuguese side have struggled to find consistency, winning just 3 of their 8 league matches so far. Their Champions League campaign has been equally disappointing, with 3 defeats and 2 draws leaving them rooted to the bottom of their group. Benfica will be desperate to pull off a shock result against the Spanish giants, but the gulf in class between the two sides is evident in the league standings, with Real Madrid sitting 15 points ahead of their opponents.
Benfica, on the other hand, have endured a torrid start to the season and find themselves languishing in 24th place in the league with just 9 points from their opening 8 games. The Portuguese side have struggled to find consistency, winning just 3 of their 8 league matches so far. Their Champions League campaign has been equally disappointing, with 3 defeats and 2 draws leaving them rooted to the bottom of their group. Benfica will be desperate to pull off a shock result against the Spanish giants, but the gulf in class between the two sides is evident in the league standings, with Real Madrid sitting 15 points ahead of their opponents.
