UEFA Champions League
Benfica and José Mourinho are on the verge of being eliminated from the tournament. They can only continue with a victory, and even then it won't be certain, as they will have to wait for a favorable turn of events. So far, they have managed to get here after five losses in their seven group matches. Still, they won their last home match 2-0 against Napoli, but earlier they lost at home to Bayer Leverkusen and Qarabag.
A draw may be enough for Real Madrid to keep their place in the top 8, but to be sure of staying in the top eight, it is best to win. The team seems to have started to recover after their first loss under Álvaro Arbeloa. They now have three consecutive victories in all competitions after a 2-0 away win against Villarreal over the weekend, and days earlier they crushed Monaco at home 6-1.
Prediction: victory for Real MadridConsidering what Benfica has shown so far, I don't think the team can handle Real Madrid. The visitors seem to be getting back into rhythm, and I expect them to secure their place in the top 8 with another win.
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