Kick-off on January 20, 2026, at 22:00.

On Matchday Seven of the Champions League league phase, Real Madrid will face Monaco at the Santiago Bernabéu. This will be only the third head-to-head meeting between the sides in history. The teams first crossed paths in the quarterfinals of the competition in 2004. Back then, the Madrid club won 4–2 at home but lost 3–1 away. As a result, the representative of the French league advanced on the away-goals rule.

Under new head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid have yet to secure direct qualification to the Round of 16, having suffered two defeats in six matches. In their most recent home game in European competition, the team lost 1–2 to Manchester City. After an unexpected exit from the Copa del Rey, the side bounced back in the domestic league with a convincing win over Levante. That result marked the club’s third consecutive victory at home. The Madrid side will be aiming to extend its home winning streak and strengthen its position near the top of the league-phase table.

Watch Real Madrid vs Monaco on January 20, 2026, online on MEGOGO.

Monaco trail their upcoming opponent by three points and sit nineteenth in the overall standings. In the Champions League, the team lost only the opening match against Club Brugge, 4–1, before putting together a five-match unbeaten run. In recent games across all competitions, Sébastien Pocognoli’s side has shown mixed results, recording three wins and three losses. To secure a place in the playoffs, the team needs to collect maximum points in the remaining rounds.

Watch the live broadcast of Real Madrid vs Monaco on January 20, 2026, online on MEGOGO.