Real Madrid vs Benfica free streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26

The first leg ended 1-0, with Vinicius striking early in the second half, but the goal line failed to capture the drama that followed. The Brazilian accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse shortly after his goal, prompting a 10-minute stoppage, and the incident, which has since resulted in a provisional one-match ban for the Argentine, dominated the post-match discussion.

Real Madrid boss Álvaro Arbeloa is expected to start Vinícius Júnior if he feels the striker is mentally ready. Los Blancos go into the second leg on the back of a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna, a result that leaves them second in La Liga, and they will need a stronger display to secure progression.