Benfica

Real Madrid know enough about ex-coach José Mourinho to expect a sting in the tail when they meet his Benfica team in their Champions League playoff.

With the playoff round draw complete, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.

With the Real Madrid and Manchester United jobs up for grabs, one thing is for certain this summer: The world's best managers will be in high demand.

Jose Mourinho has said that his Benfica side will line up against the "king" of the Champions League having been drawn against Real Madrid in the knockout playoff.

Real Madrid have been handed a rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League knockout playoff round.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Real Madrid drawing Benfica in the play-off round of the UEFA Champions League.

The Champions League playoff draw has given us an instant rematch between José Mourinho's Benfica and Real Madrid. Here are our picks to advance.

The draw for the Champions League knockout playoff round is upon us! Here's when it takes place and how it works.

Benfica manager José Mourinho believes he "never experienced a game like this" after Benfica dramatically beat Real Madrid 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens  analyse Real Madrid's 4-2 loss to Benfica in the UEFA Champions League and examine what the club needs to fix moving forward.