- Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League last-16 with a 2-1 victory over Benfica on Wednesday, making it 3-1 on aggregate.
- Vinicius Jr scored the decisive goal, a week after he accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of directing a racist slur at him during the first leg.
- Prestianni, who denies the allegations, was provisionally suspended by Uefa, a decision Benfica unsuccessfully appealed.
- Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni stated the win was a “victory for everyone who stands against racism”, praising Vinicius Jr's continued focus.
- Benfica manager Jose Mourinho was suspended for the second leg and faced criticism for suggesting Vinicius Jr provoked the abuse.
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