Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2-1 at the Bernabeu, 3-1 on aggregate, to progress to the Champions League round of 16 today. Rafa Silva tapped in but Aurelien Tchouameni swept home two minutes later to restore the aggregate lead after they won the first leg 1-0.

Thibaut Courtois has hinted that a Champions League last-16 showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City is all but inevitable.Speaking after Madrid’s 2-1 (3-1 aggregate) play-off victory over

Vinícius Júnior scored a poignant goal against Benfica to help guide Real Madrid into the Champions League round of 16 for the 23rd straight season.

Spanish giants Real Madrid face Portuguese side Benfica in the Champions League today, with Madrid holding a 1-0 lead on aggregate following Vinicius Jr.’s winner in the first leg. This highly anticipated match kicks off on Tuesday,

With Vinicius Junior and Aurelien Tchouameni as the goalscorers, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League playoffs.

Vinicius Jr danced and Real Madrid overcame an early deficit to see off Benfica in the Champions League playoff round, 2-1. Los Blancos fell behind early, before goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius gave them a comfortable lead,

Vinícius Junior is back to his best. That's the only good news for Real Madrid, who were sloppy and disorganized vs. Benfica despite making the round of 16.

Last weekend, Barcelona were boosted by the return of star midfielder Pedri, who made his first appearance in over a month during the victory over Levante. The 23-year-old has been a big miss for