Arbeloa’s is starting to make tactical adjustments and it’s showing

Los Blancos’ fate in the Champions League depends on their ability to avenge their last loss.

Jose Mourinho's Benfica host Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff round tie.

Álvaro Arbeloa insisted on Monday that Real Madrid's Champions League playoff vs. Benfica "isn't about revenge," after the Portuguese club's surprise win last month forced Madrid out of the UCL top eight.

Los Blancos will not be at their strongest against Real Sociedad.

Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a remarkable stoppage-time goal to claim a 4-2 win for Benfica against Real Madrid — sending Jose Mourinho’s side through to the play-offs as they condemned his former side to that additional knockout stage.

Real Madrid is back at Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday for a LaLiga matchup against Real Sociedad. The match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET with TV coverage on ESPN Deportes and multiple options for streaming on-demand.

Real Madrid's Victor Valdepeñas is among Arsenal's favored options as Mikel Arteta aims to further reinforce his back line in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.