Real Madrid need a win to consolidate themselves in the top 4 of the league phase, but just before half time, they have been pegged back not long after scoring the opening goal of the Champions League encounter with Benfica.
It has been a tough opening 30 minutes for Alvaro Arbeloa’s side, with Benfica having had numerous chances to score. Thibaut Courtois has been a wall at the back, and heroics have helped Los Blancos ensure that they are the ones to break the deadlock.
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It’s a familiar source for the goal, with Kylian Mbappe heading home a delightful cross from centre-back Raul Asencio.
However, Real Madrid were only ahead for seven minutes, with Andreas Schjelderup heading the ball through Courtois’ legs for Benfica’s equalising goal.
Real Madrid need to finish in the top 4 to ensure favourable dynamics for their forthcoming knockout round ties, but as things stand, they are only 5th, so a win is needed in Lisbon.
