UEFA have dismissed Benfica's appeal against a ban handed out to Gianluca Prestianni ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Real Madrid entertained Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win in the UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos made a slow start to the game and conceded the

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.

Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid are set for what's likely to be an emotionally charged return match with Benfica in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday, while Italian soccer is heading for humiliation.