Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Benfica live stream, TV channel, start time for Champions League match

Real Madrid hold a slender 1-0 lead heading into the second leg of their Champions League knockout-playoff encounter with Jose Mourinho's Benfica.

Vinicius Junior scored a sensational winner early in the second half at Estadio da Luz but that moment of magic was unforgivably overshadowed by racist abuse directed towards the goal-scorer from the stands.

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended by UEFA amid an investigation into allegations that he racially abused Vinicius on the pitch. Prestianni denies he said anything racist.

Mourinho inflamed that flashpoint with his post-match comments and will not be on the touchline on his Santiago Bernabeu return after he was sent off late in the first leg.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.

Real Madrid vs. Benfica live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+

This game is available to stream exclusively via Paramount+. 

Paramount+ combines the best content from the worlds of sports, news and entertainment, including the NFL, UFC, March Madness, UEFA Champions League and more. You can stream live events as well as thousands of hours of shows and movies.

What time does Real Madrid vs. Benfica kick off?

This Champions League clash takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid and kicks off on Wednesday, February 25 at 9 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

Champions League knockout playoff fixture schedule today

All times Eastern

Wednesday, February 25

• Atalanta (0) vs. Borussia Dortmund (2) (12:45 p.m.)
• Juventus (2) vs. Galatasaray (5) (3 p.m.)
• PSG (3) vs. AS Monaco (2) (3 p.m.)
• Real Madrid (1) vs. Benfica (0) (3 p.m.)