Mourinho returns to the Bernabéu — and tickets won’t wait

Santiago Bernabéu lit up at night ahead of a Champions League match.

Real Madrid host SL Benfica at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on 25 February 2026, and fans don’t get much time to decide. Ticket sales open first to members and season-ticket holders on 10 February, then the general public on 17 February — leaving only a little over a week between public release and match night.

Prices also make the decision feel immediate. The cheapest general-public option listed is €100 (4th amphitheatre), while the top price hits €275 (tribuna lateral).

In between, there are multiple tiers in the €230–€265 range depending on section and height. For socios no abonados, the 30% discount changes the math — the headline example drops from €275 to €193, and the lowest shown member price is €70.

José Mourinho on the touchline during a match, focused as he gives instructions.

And it’s not just a “big crowd” game. The tie decides who reaches the UEFA Champions League round of 16 — with José Mourinho returning to the Bernabéu, adding extra edge to an already high-stakes night.