Real Madrid face a disciplinary dilemma before their first‑leg playoff against SL Benfica at Estadio da Luz. Midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni, defender Dean Huijsen and defender Álvaro Carreras each have two or four yellow cards in the competition, meaning a caution tonight would trigger a one‑match ban for the second leg.
The Spanish giants entered the match on a high after a 4‑1 win over Real Sociedad, but a 4‑2 loss to Mourinho’s Benfica last month at the same venue left them wary. With all three players expected to start, Madrid will need to keep their composure to avoid a costly absence in the decisive return leg.