Madrid learned their lessons from the humbling defeat that dropped them out of the Champions League top eight and into these knockout round playoffs, and they came well-prepared. - Connelly: Why every remaining team will, won't win Champions League- Ogden: Real Madrid broke Mourinho. Kylian Mbappé said Prestianni "did not deserve to play in the Champions League again." Before the game, Benfica did everything they could to create a feeling that lightning could, in fact, strike twice. At the break, such was the momentum that it felt like a Madrid goal was a matter of time.