Real Madrid and Vinícius Finish the Job Against Benfica
Wednesday's victory came without their star scorer, Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, who was ruled out of the match due to persistent knee pain from training.
TL;DR
- Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Benfica at home, advancing to the Champions League round of 16.
- Rafa Silva scored for Benfica in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized in the 16th.
- Vinícius Jr. scored the winning goal in the 80th minute.
- Kylian Mbappé was absent due to a persistent knee injury.
- A goal by Arda Güler was disallowed for offside.
- Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves for Real Madrid.
- Raúl Asencio was substituted and evacuated on a stretcher after a collision.