Real Madrid will face Benfica in the Champions League round of 16 after the draw held in Nyon. The first leg will be played at the Estádio da Luz on 17th February and the second leg at the Bernabéu on 25th February. Both matches will kick off at 9 pm CET.
If they get through this tie, Arbeloa's side will face Sporting Club de Portugal or Manchester City in the last 16. The first leg will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu and the second leg away. The last 16 fixtures and each team's path to the final will be decided in a new draw on 27 February.

The opponent
Benfica qualified for the play-offs after finishing the first phase in 24th place. They earned 9 points, beating Ajax, Napoli and Real Madrid. Pavlidis is the top scorer for Mourinho's side. This will be the fifth meeting between the two clubs in the European Cup.
Play-offs to reach the round of 16
Monaco-PSG
Galatasaray-Juventus
Benfica-Real Madrid
B. Dortmund-Atalanta
Qarabag-Newcastle
Bruges-Atlético
Bodø/Glimt-Inter
Olympiacos-B. Leverkusen