Real Madrid player ratings vs Benfica: Vinicius Jr has the last laugh! Sublime goal seals Champions League play-off advantage in game marred by racism accusation
Goal | 18.02.2026 00:11
Benfica had their chances early on, and peppered Madrid's goal - but Thibaut Courtois made a series of handy stops to keep the hosts out. Los Blancos' best chances came from some lovely wing play from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who fired a teasing ball that Kylian Mbappe couldn't quite turn in at full stretch. The Frenchman came close shortly before half-time, rattling the bar from close range.
