Real Madrid's journey to the Champions League Round of 16 was a thrilling encounter against Benfica, with a 2-1 victory securing their place. The Spanish giants, led by the goals of Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr., overcame a controversial first-leg in Portugal, where Vinicius Jr. faced alleged racist abuse. The second-leg was largely uneventful, with an early scare from Rafa Silva quickly calmed by Tchouameni's goal. Vinicius Jr. then sealed the deal with a late strike, ensuring Real Madrid's progression. Despite a less-than-inspired performance, Real Madrid's victory sets up an intriguing next round match against either Sporting CP or Manchester City. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from Standard Sport's dedicated match blog.
