Madrid, Benfica and Champions League
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The conclusion of Wednesday's Champions League play-off round means we finally have our Round of 16 contenders.
The UEFA Champions League Knockout Round Playoffs are well underway, as Leg 2 between Alvaro Arbeloa's Real Madrid squad gets set to face off vs. legendary manager Jose Mourinho's Benfica. Hannah Cash,
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has called on Uefa to demonstrate its commitment to combating racism, following alleged abuse directed at forward Vinicius Jr. The incident occurred during last week’s Champions League knockout phase play-off first leg in Lisbon,
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA as an investigation into the events of a Champions League clash with Real Madrid continue. The Argentine stands accused of directing racist comments at Blancos forward Vinicius Junior.