US EditionVinicius scores as Real Madrid sink Benfica to reach Champions League last 16
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to progress 3-1 on aggregate into the Champions League last 16.
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid advanced after a 2-1 victory over Benfica, with Vinicius accusing Prestianni of a racist slur and UEFA's suspension following an appeal that was turned down.
- Federico Valverde threaded a pass that let Vinicius beat the offside trap and score in the 80th minute to settle the tie, with VAR disallowing an earlier Arda Guler goal for offside.
- Progression books Real Madrid into the Champions League last 16 and into Friday's draw, with either Manchester City or Sporting awaiting, as thousands of fans celebrated the late winner.
- Played under the shadow of recent events in Lisbon, the match featured a large 'no to racism' banner as Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni missed the game after an appeal was turned down and UEFA continues investigating, while Benfica manager Jose Mourinho was suspended from the touchline.
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Real Madrid ace Vinicius shares cheeky message about dancing again after scoring against Benfica in the wake of racism storm
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior shared his thoughts on his 'dancing' celebration after scoring in the 2-1 UEFA Champions League knockout play-off second-leg clash against Benfica at home on Wedne
Champions League: Vinicius shines as Real Madrid beats Benfica to reach Round of 16
Vinicius Junior, who was racially abused during the first leg, responded in emphatic fashion by scoring in both matches, including the winner at the Santiago Bernabeu, as Real Madrid reached the Round of 16.
'He truly deserves it': Vinicius Jr gets his revenge as Real Madrid knock Benfica out of Champions League
Real Madrid defeated Benfica 3-1 on aggregate to reach the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 as Vinicius Junior scored a decisive goal after first-leg controversy. Head coach Alvaro Arbeloa praised Vini’s impact after the match. Aurelien Tchouameni also starred with an equaliser after Benfica took an early lead.
With the goal of victory and another dance next to the flag of the corner, Vinícius Júnior had the last word in a revenge loaded with tension against Benfica and deposited on Wednesday to Real Madrid in the eighth finals of the Champions League.
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