A night of extreme highs and lows as Real Madrid learn Benfica lessons

By Alex Kirkland Feb 17, 2026 | 7:13 PM

Vinícius Júnior’s stunning 50th-minute winner was followed by a 10-minute stoppage when the Real Madrid winger accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him and the referee invoked UEFA’s anti-racism protocol.