– Portuguese side Benfica host Spanish giants Real Madrid tonight in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 play-off.
Here are some key figures ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash:
Real Madrid have won 10 of their last 12 Champions League home and away matches.
Benfica have won 8 of their last 11 European home and away matches.
The Portuguese team have reached the knockout stages in 4 of the last 5 seasons.
Real Madrid qualified for the knockout stages for the 29th consecutive season, having beaten Manchester City 6-3 on aggregate last season.
