Monaco have won five of their last eight UEFA Champions League games against Spanish sides (L3), the most recent of which came against Barcelona in last season’s league phase (2-1 on MD1 in 2024-25). Real Madrid have lost two of their last three UEFA Champions League games (W1), including their most recent home match (1-2 v Manchester City). Monaco are unbeaten in their last five UEFA Champions League matches (W2 D3); their longest run without defeat in the competition since a six-game streak between April 2015 and November 2016. Monaco have the highest direct speed of any side in the UEFA Champions League this season (2.06 metres per second), progressing the ball upfield in open play quicker than anyone else on average. Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé is the top-ranked player in the UEFA Champions League this season for goals (9), goal involvements (9) and chances created (20).

Source: BBC January 20, 2026 17:03 UTC