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The Latest Breaking News from Real Madrid

Vinicius Jr lands knockout blow on Benfica after alleged racism incident

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The Independent UK

Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (3-1 agg.): Vinicius Jr on target as subpar Los Blancos reach last 16

Brazilian forward back amongst the goals after week of controversy

Evening Standard

Real Madrid fans unveil banners supporting Vinicius ahead of Benfica second leg

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni – who allegedly racially abused the Brazilian in the first leg – was suspended for the return game.

The Independent UK

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Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (agg 3-1) and more: Champions League playoffs – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Real Madrid didn’t impress, but they still had too much quality for Benfica, while Atalanta, PSG and Galatasaray all advanced in dramatic style. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

Who Liverpool will face in Champions League last 16 as opponents confirmed

Reds get chance to avenge shock league phase loss

Evening Standard

Four Things We Learned From Real Madrid’s Redemptive Champions League Win Over Benfica

The 15-time European champions had the last laugh against José Mourinho and Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

2025–26 Champions League Round of 16: Dates, Format, Teams

Only 16 of the original 36 teams remain in the hunt for the European crown.

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Real Madrid vs Benfica LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and fan reaction

Vinicius Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni score as Los Blancos progress

Evening Standard

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Vinicius Strikes Again

Real Madrid were unconvincing as they punched their ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

Sports Illustrated

Vinícius has last word as Real Madrid wrap up victory over Benfica

Vinícius Júnior killed off Benfica’s Champions League hopes, scoring Real Madrid’s second goal in a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu that gave them a 3-1 aggregate victory

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid vs Benfica live: Vinicius Jr scores on the break to send hosts into round of 16

Madrid defeated Benfica by two goals on aggregate a week after the racist incident dominated headlines in Portgual

The Independent UK

How to Watch Mexico vs. Iceland on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

Mexico has never lost against Iceland in five previous meetings.

Sports Illustrated

Who Chelsea will face in Champions League last 16 as opponents confirmed

Blues face European giants for place in quarter-finals

Evening Standard

Who Arsenal will face in Champions League last 16 as opponents confirmed

Gunners will be pleased with result of knockout draw

Evening Standard

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Sports Illustrated

‘My Greatest Wish’—Agent Talks Up Huge Florian Wirtz Transfer

The German talent has only just started to settle at Liverpool.

Sports Illustrated

How Many Games Will Kylian Mbappe Miss for Real Madrid With a Knee Injury?

The France international is set for a spell on the sidelines at a particularly cruel time for Los Blancos.

Sports Illustrated

Why Is Jose Mourinho Not on the Touchline for Benfica vs. Real Madrid?

José Mourinho took charge of nearly 200 games as Real Madrid boss.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Most Valuable 18-Year-Old Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Barcelona, Arsenal and Real Madrid have laid claim to some of the most highly rated young talents in recent history.

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Sports Illustrated

Why Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham Aren’t Playing for Real Madrid vs. Benfica

Two of Álvaro Arbeloa’s most important players will not feature at the Bernabéu.

TechRadar

Real Madrid vs Benfica Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg from anywhere in the world

All the ways to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica live streams for free, with José Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 2nd leg.

Sports Illustrated

Mbappe, Bellingham and Every Real Madrid Player Out of Second Leg vs. Benfica

Álvaro Arbeloa must navigate the biggest fixture of his tenure without a handful of big names.

FourFourTwo

Champions League decision made as Vinicius Jr's alleged abuser receives Real Madrid ban verdict

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received UEFA's verdict for tonight's Champions League fixture against Real Madrid

Evening Standard

Benfica lose appeal against Gianluca Prestianni's UEFA ban amid alleged racist abuse of Vinicus Junior

Winger will not feature as investigations continue

Radio France Internationale

Champions League: Prestianni suspended for Benfica clash in Madrid over race row

Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni will miss his side’s Champions League play-off tie at Real Madrid on Wednesday night, after European football chiefs suspended him for one match following allegations that he racially abused Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

Sports Illustrated

UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 2/25

The Champions League round of 16 will be set after Wednesday’s action.

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