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The Latest Breaking News from Madrid

Why Is Jose Mourinho Not on the Touchline for Benfica vs. Real Madrid?

José Mourinho took charge of nearly 200 games as Real Madrid boss.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Most Valuable 18-Year-Old Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Barcelona, Arsenal and Real Madrid have laid claim to some of the most highly rated young talents in recent history.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid vs Benfica Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg from anywhere in the world

All the ways to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica live streams for free, with José Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 2nd leg.

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Champions League: Prestianni suspended for Benfica clash in Madrid over race row

Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni will miss his side’s Champions League play-off tie at Real Madrid on Wednesday night, after European football chiefs suspended him for one match following allegations that he racially abused Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

Radio France Internationale

Real Madrid XI vs Benfica: Mbappe injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news today

Los Blancos contending with new setback ahead of crunch second-leg play-off tie at the Bernabeu

Evening Standard

Benfica Hit Out As UEFA Reject Fresh Complaint Against Real Madrid Star

Real Madrid hold a 1–0 advantage heading into Wednesday’s second leg.

Sports Illustrated

Why Jose Mourinho will not be on the touchline for Real Madrid vs Benfica today

Jose Mourinho has also chosen to not speak to the media before or after the Champions League showdown

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Why Jose Mourinho will not speak before Benfica play Real Madrid in Champions League

Mourinho was criticised for his post-match comments after Vinicius Jr said he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who is suspended from the second leg

The Independent UK

UEFA suspends Benfica's Prestianni for one match over alleged racist abuse towards Vinícius Júnior

UEFA has provisionally banned Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni after allegations he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in last week’s Champions League clash. Benfica heads into the second leg on Wednesday trailing a goal and without manager José Mourinho, who is serving a suspension.

Euronews

‘An apotheosis’: Osasuna rejoice at ending 15-year wait to topple Real Madrid

After relegation fears, historic late victory has goalkeeper jumping in the stands and El Sadar dreaming of Europe

The Guardian - UK

Will Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni play against Real Madrid tonight?

Prestianni allegedly racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr during last week’s Champions League knockout play-off first leg, and is provisionally suspended from tonight’s second leg

The Independent UK

Real Madrid Facing Injury Crisis As Midfielder Braced for ‘Two-Month Absence’

Jude Bellingham has been joined on the sidelines by another Real Madrid midfielder.

Sports Illustrated

New Vinicius Jr Investigation Launched Four Days After Benfica Racism Scandal

Gianluca Prestianni’s agent has provided a forceful update on UEFA’s investigation into Vinicius Jr’s allegations.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Rocked by Fresh Injury Blow Before Osasuna Trip

Álvaro Arbeloa is yet to be able to call upon a steady defense.

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Osasuna vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Real Madrid enter Saturday’s game as the La Liga leaders.

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The Alvaro Arbeloa Effect? Vinicius Jr’s Revival Fuels Real Madrid’s Title Ambitions

The Brazilian is back to his best form after a trying start to 2025–26.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid XI vs. Osasuna: One Eye on Benfica Second Leg—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Álvaro Arbeloa’s getting a fine tune out of La Liga’s new leaders.

The Independent UK

Kompany attacks Mourinho over Vinicius Jr incident: ‘Do you know what Black players had to go through?’

The Bayern Munich manager had strong words for his Benfica counterpart after Mourinho blamed Vinicius for what unfolded during the Champions League game

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Who exactly is Rodri Mendoza? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Rodri Mendoza might just be the new Pedri, spearheading the next face of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid

Sports Illustrated

The Emotional Hidden Detail Behind Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Boots

The Real Madrid defender wore special boots for the trip to Benfica on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated

‘Not Easy’—Real Madrid Target for Problem Position Makes Encouraging Admission

Real Madrid could have an in-house solution to a whole host of issues in this summer’s transfer window.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid’s Potential Champions League Last 16 Opponents

The 15-time European champions have their sights set on the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is Gianluca Prestianni? The Benfica Player Accused of Racially Abusing Vinicius Jr

Controversy marred Real Madrid’s Champions League battle with Benfica on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Champions League: Mbappé leads backing for race row Madrid teammate Vinicius

Real Madrid's France internationals Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni on Wednesday led the support for their Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian became embroiled in a race row with Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League clash against Benfica.

The Independent UK

‘We’re with you’: Lewis Hamilton shows support for Vinicius Jr after alleged racist abuse

Hamilton, F1’s first black driver, also voiced his support for Real Madrid’s Vinicius after an incident in 2023

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