Which is the perfect draw for Actual Madrid?
Actual Madrid managed to keep away from the Benfica lure within the . Now, two choices await within the spherical of 16: both Sporting CP or… Manchester Metropolis.
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After a 1-0 win in Portugal, Actual Madrid adopted up with a second victory over Benfica (2-1), because of targets from Aurélien Tchouameni and Vinicius Junior.
Throughout the draw this Friday, February 27, 2026 (11am GMT), Los Blancos shall be paired with both Sporting Portugal or Manchester Metropolis—two opponents of very totally different calibre.
Actual Madrid have confronted Manchester Metropolis 15 instances within the Champions League, with most encounters proving tightly contested. The Spaniards have gained 6 instances, whereas the English facet have claimed 5 victories. 4 matches resulted in a draw. This season, Pep Guardiola’s males secured a 2-1 win on the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Towards Sporting, there have been 6 conferences: 4 wins, 1 draw, and simply 1 defeat for Actual, which got here within the 1994-95 UEFA Cup by a scoreline of two targets to at least one.
Between Sporting CP and Manchester Metropolis, the selection appears clear for Los Merengues, who’ve already knocked out one other Portuguese facet within the playoffs.