Real Madrid vs. Benfica: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of Champions League clash

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 6

Benfica wins: 3

Draws: 0

Real Madrid wins: 3

Benfica can take encouragement from their historical record in this fixture, having won three of the previous six meetings between the two clubs, including a dramatic 5-3 comeback victory in the 1962 European Cup final.

The Portuguese outfit had also beaten Real Madrid 4-2 in the league phase - a result that forced the Spanish giants into the playoff round - highlighting their ability to trouble the 15-time champions.

Benfica recorded a stunning 4-2 win over Real Madrid in the league phase of the 2025-26 Champions League, but Los Blancos would ultimately have the last laugh.

Indeed, Alvaro Arbeloa's side won 1-0 in Portugal before recording a 2-1 victory in Madrid to triumph 3-1 on aggregate in their Champions League knockout round playoff.

Both teams have therefore now posted three wins from their six meetings in the European Cup.

Previous Champions League meetings

Feb 25, 2026: Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (Champions League)

Feb 17, 2026: Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid (Champions League)

Jan 28, 2026: Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid (Champions League)

Mar 17, 1965: Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (European Cup/Champions League)

Feb 24, 1965: Benfica 5-1 Real Madrid (European Cup/Champions League)

May 02, 1962: Benfica 5-3 Real Madrid (European Cup/Champions League)