Summary
Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League, advancing to the last 16 with a 3-1 aggregate score. Vinicius Junior scored the decisive goal, with his performance overshadowed by allegations of racial abuse during the first leg. Benfica's coach, Jose Mourinho, witnessed his team lose despite returning to his former stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu.
Key Facts
- Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 to move to the last 16 of the Champions League.
- Vinicius Junior scored the winning goal for Real Madrid.
- The first leg of this match included allegations of racial abuse against Vinicius by Benfica's player Gianluca Prestianni.
- Jose Mourinho, Benfica’s coach, previously coached Real Madrid from 2010-2013.
- Aurelien Tchouameni scored the equalizing goal for Real Madrid after Benfica took the lead.
- Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was banned from this match due to the racial abuse allegation.
- Real Madrid displayed a banner saying “no to racism” during the game.
- The match saw controversial moments, including a disallowed goal for Real Madrid after a VAR review.
