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Ignore Mourinho’s disgraceful response – on Vinicius Jr’s racism allegations, only one thing needs to be said

COMMENT: The idea that Vinicius ‘provokes’ the racism he receives as suggested by Mourinho needs to be firmly rejected, writes Miguel Delaney, with the Portuguese coach showing once and for all that he is behind the times

The Independent UK

Premier League title race: Do Arsenal or Man City have the easier run-in?

Arsenal are bidding to end their 22-year wait for the Premier League title but have a familiar foe in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City

The Independent UK

Is Qarabag vs Newcastle on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League play-off

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

The Independent UK

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UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 2/18

Four more playoff games on Wednesday conclude the first legs.

Sports Illustrated

Club Brugge vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Diego Simeone’s inconsistent Atléti have a tough knockout playoff to navigate.

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Qarabag vs. Newcastle: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Magpies make the long trip to Azerbaijan on Wednesday evening.

Sports Illustrated

Bodo/Glimt vs. Inter Milan: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Arctic Circle has all the ingredients to spring a major Champions League surprise.

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Alexander-Arnold, Mbappe Rally Around Vinicius Jr—Uniting Real Madrid in Face of Adversity

Los Blancos’ victory over Benfica became about much more than just football.

Sports Illustrated

Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The hosts beat Leverkusen 2–0 on the penultimate league phase matchday.

Sports Illustrated

PSG dealt major Ousmane Dembele injury blow as Luis Enrique issues latest

Ballon d’Or winner could be sidelined once more in an injury-hit campaign

Evening Standard

Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf lead Jose Mourinho criticism after claiming Vinicius Jr ‘incited’ racism row

The Benfica boss claimed that the Brazilian’s goal celebration was not respectful before the match was paused over a racist incident

The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior Reports Racist Abuse As Real Madrid Match Temporarily Suspended, UEFA Protocol Triggered

The Real Madrid winger told the referee he was subject to racial abuse by a Benfica player.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid earn slim lead over Benfica amid fury over racism incident

Elsewhere, Galatasaray stormed to victory over Juventus and there were wins for Borussia Dortmund and PSG

The Independent UK

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Controversy Overshadows Vinicius Jr Golazo

The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.

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PSG Player Ratings vs. Monaco: Doue Heroics Soften Dembele Blow

Man City were far from their best but avoided a major upset.

Evening Standard

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior the matchwinner in fiery Champions League encounter

10-minute delay occurred for an investigation into racist abuse on Real Madrid star

Sports Illustrated

Folarin Balogun Makes USMNT History With Unprecedented Champions League Feat vs. PSG

The USMNT striker stole the show against the reining Champions League holders.

The Independent UK

‘A disgrace to football’: Vinicius Jr reports racist abuse as Real Madrid match halted

Vinicius had an altercation with a Benfica player after scoring the only goal of the game, with the forward responding to the incident afterwards by saying ‘racists are cowards’

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Benfica vs Real Madrid Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 1st leg from anywhere in the world, team news

All the ways to watch Benfica vs Real Madrid live streams for free, with Jose Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 1st leg.

The Guardian - UK

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid, Monaco 2-3 PSG, and more: Champions League – as it happened

Clockwatch: Exciting victories for Galatasaray and PSG were overshadowed by the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior. Scott Murray was watching

Sports Illustrated

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

Two of Los Blancos’ big name stars did not make the trip to Lisbon.

Sports Illustrated

Jude Bellingham Suffers ‘Injury Setback’ At the Worst Time for Real Madrid

The midfielder could now miss up to 11 games for Los Blancos.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Benfica vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream

Tensions are high after Benfica’s dramatic victory earlier this year.

Evening Standard

Man City facing nightmare Champions League draw ahead of Arsenal Carabao Cup final

Man City will learn their fate later this month

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho’s Stance on Managerial Reunion After Contract Revelation

Mourinho has been given the perfect stage to stake his claim for a Bernabéu return with this month’s Champions League knockout ties.

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