The eagerly anticipated return clash between Real Madrid and Benfica takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight.

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni will not be playing after UEFA’s decision to provisionally suspend the Argentine for allegedly making a racist remark towards Vinicius Jr was upheld this afternoon. Prestianni denies any wrong doing.

Jose Mourinho will also have a reduced role thanks to a touchline ban following his red card in the tempestuous clash in Lisbon last week.

Vinicius Jr scored the only goal – a brilliant solo effort early in the second half – to hand the Spanish club a narrow advantage in their Champions League play-off.

Madrid were beaten by Osasuna at the weekend while Benfica cruised past AVS.

How to watch Real Madrid v Benfica: TV and streaming options

Real Madrid versus Benfica kicks off tonight at 8pm UK time. You can watch it on TNT Sports and stream via the discovery+ app.

To watch elsewhere in the world, click HERE to find your local rights holder.

Stats for Real Madrid v Benfica

• Real Madrid have progressed from 22 of their last 23 Champions League knockout ties when they have won the first leg
• Benfica have progressed through just one of their eight previous knockout ties in major European competition when losing the first leg at home
• Benfica have lost six of their last eight games against Spanish opposition