UEFA Champions League · Round of 32: Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1. The match was played on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at Bernabéu (Madrid); refereed by S. Vincic.
Rafa Silva 14' (Benfica) · A. Tchouameni 16' (Real Madrid) · Vinicius Junior 80' (Real Madrid)
After a 1-1 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Real Madrid held 56% of possession against 44%, attempting 14 shots to Benfica's 12.
Shots on target read 4-4 and corners 4-7.
Substitutes: A. Lunin, Fran, D. Carvajal, D. Alaba, F. Garcia, B. Diaz, F. Mendy, J. Cestero Sancho, F. Mastantuono, M. A. Moran, C. Palacios, T. Pitarch
Coach: Alvaro Arbeloa
Substitutes: S. Soares, D. Ferreira, A. Silva, E. Barrenechea, A. Bah, F. Ivanovic, G. Sudakov, D. Lukebakio, S. Lopes Cabral, Manu, J. Neto, Anisio
Coach: Jose Mourinho
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) — named player of the match with a 8.2 rating.