Real Madrid defeat Benfica 2-1 to reach Champions League last 16

2026-02-25 - 22:08

Real Madrid saw off Benfica to qualify for the Champions League last 16 as Vinicius Junior scored in a 2-1 win on Wednesday that secured a 3-1 aggregate victory. Benfica led on the night and levelled the tie through Rafa Silva, but Aurelien Tchouameni replied almost immediately for Madrid before Vinicius sealed their progress with a late goal.