Moroccan international Brahim Diaz has been named in Real Madrid’s squad for their UEFA Champions League encounter against Benfica, scheduled for Wednesday night.
Diaz headlines the list of players selected by the Spanish giants as they prepare for the European fixture, which will kick off at 20:00 GMT.
The attacking midfielder featured in Real Madrid’s most recent outing against Villarreal, coming on as a substitute in a match that ended in a comfortable 2-0 victory for the Royal Club.
📋✅ Our squad for the match!
🆚 @slbenfica_en pic.twitter.com/e7dTtfZ1jc— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 27, 2026
His inclusion underlines his importance in the plans of the Spanish giants as Real Madrid look to secure a positive result in the Champions League.
The clash against Benfica is expected to be a competitive affair, with both sides aiming to strengthen their position in the tournament.
All eyes will be on Diaz as he seeks to put behind him the heartbreak from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.
