Benfica

Alvaro Arbeloa reacts to Vinícius Júnior's goal against Benfica and speaks about Kylian Mbappé's fitness.

Vinícius Júnior's 80th-minute winner seals Real Madrid's fiery 3-1 aggregate victory over Benfica to claim a spot in the Champions League round of 16.

Craig Burley assesses Real Madrid's Champions League hopes after their second leg playoff win over Benfica.

With the winning goal and another corner-flag dance, Vinícius Júnior fittingly had the final say in an emotionally charged rematch with Benfica to guide Real Madrid into the round of 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.

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.

Benfica fans loudly booed Real Madrid forward Vinícius Junior at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs Wednesday.

Kylian Mbappé won't feature for Real Madrid in their Champions League playoff second leg with Benfica as he continues to struggle with a knee problem.

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

Thibaut Courtois has spoken about his "disappointment" towards José Mourinho after he hit out at Vinícius Júnior's celebration in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League.

Benfica president Manuel Rui Costa¡ strongly defended Gianluca Prestianni following allegations he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior, arguing the Argentinian winger "is not a racist".