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Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf lead Jose Mourinho criticism after claiming Vinicius Jr ‘incited’ racism row

The Benfica boss claimed that the Brazilian’s goal celebration was not respectful before the match was paused over a racist incident

The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid star issues statement in response to alleged racist abuse

10-minute delay overshadowed Champions League clash

Evening Standard

Vinicius Junior Reports Racist Abuse As Real Madrid Match Temporarily Suspended, UEFA Protocol Triggered

The Real Madrid winger told the referee he was subject to racial abuse by a Benfica player.

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'I can relate': Thierry Henry reacts to alleged Vinicius Junior racist abuse during Real Madrid win

Real Madrid star was subject of alleged abuse during chaotic Champions League clash

Evening Standard

Real Madrid earn slim lead over Benfica amid fury over racism incident

Elsewhere, Galatasaray stormed to victory over Juventus and there were wins for Borussia Dortmund and PSG

The Independent UK

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Controversy Overshadows Vinicius Jr Golazo

The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

Vinícius Júnior fury after alleged racist abuse mars Real Madrid’s win at Benfica

Vinícius Júnior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 in Benfica but the Champions League playoff first leg was overshadowed by an accusation that the Brazilian was racially abused

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Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior the matchwinner in fiery Champions League encounter

10-minute delay occurred for an investigation into racist abuse on Real Madrid star

Evening Standard

‘A disgrace to football’: Vinicius Jr reports racist abuse as Real Madrid match halted

Vinicius had an altercation with a Benfica player after scoring the only goal of the game, with the forward responding to the incident afterwards by saying ‘racists are cowards’

The Independent UK

‘One of the Biggest Clubs in the World’—Dominik Szoboszlai’s Agent Responds to Real Madrid Links

Dominik Szoboslai and Alexis Mac Allister both have contracts with Liverpool until 2028.

Sports Illustrated

Why Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham Aren’t Playing for Real Madrid vs. Benfica

Two of Los Blancos’ big name stars did not make the trip to Lisbon.

Sports Illustrated

Manchester United will not budge on Marcus Rashford price ahead of possible summer move

Barcelona have an option to purchase Rashford for £26m but may look to negotiate a lower cost at the end of the season

The Independent UK

Jude Bellingham Suffers ‘Injury Setback’ At the Worst Time for Real Madrid

The midfielder could now miss up to 11 games for Los Blancos.

Sports Illustrated

Refereeing is stuck in a frustrating feedback loop, with no easy way out

In today’s Football Daily: Let’s talk about refs, bay-be

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Vinicius Jr Reveals Dominik Szoboszlai Contact to Stoke Flames of Real Madrid Fire

The Liverpool star has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent days.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Benfica vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream

Tensions are high after Benfica’s dramatic victory earlier this year.

Sports Illustrated

Hansi Flick Tears Barcelona Apart—And Offers Solution to Current Crisis

Barcelona have lost consecutive games and slipped behind Real Madrid at La Liga’s summit after falling foul of the same problem again and again.

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Arsenal ready for shock Ousmane Dembele move, with Ballon d'Or star unsettled: report

Arsenal could boost Mikel Arteta’s attack even further this summer

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Ex-Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez takes major risk with icy ownership gesture after Saudi squad snub

Former Liverpool frontman Darwin Nunez appeared to respond on the field to a decision to cut him from Al-Hilal's Saudi Pro League squad

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho’s Stance on Managerial Reunion After Contract Revelation

Mourinho has been given the perfect stage to stake his claim for a Bernabéu return with this month’s Champions League knockout ties.

Radio France Internationale

Champions League: PSG boss Enrique calls for cool heads in play-off with Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique urged his players to maintain their composure as they continue the defence of their Champions League crown in the first leg of a play-off against Monaco for a place in the last-16 of the 2026 tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Supercomputer Predicts Champions League Playoff First Legs: Real Madrid Out for Revenge

PSG, Inter and Newcastle United are among the big names looking to keep their European dreams alive.

The Independent UK

Is Benfica vs Real Madrid on TV? Channel, kick-off and how to watch Champions League play-off

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho aced the audition – now the dress rehearsal for his Real Madrid return

There is a growing feeling that Real Madrid will re-appoint Mourinho as coach at the end of the season and this Champions League tie against his Benfica is the perfect proving ground

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid need reinvention as special circumstances are needed to rule Europe

Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane’s impact is clear but where the Spanish giants go post-Xabi Alonso only Florentino Pérez knows

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