Real Madrid has advanced to the Champions League last 16 following a 2-1 victory over Benfica. Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr. scored for Real Madrid, securing a 3-1 aggregate win.
Benfica took an early lead in the 14th minute with a goal from Rafa Silva. However, Real Madrid responded swiftly. In the 16th minute, Aurelien Tchouameni leveled the score. The decisive goal came in the 80th minute when Vinicius Jr. beat the offside trap and slotted the ball into the net.
Real Madrid, a 15-time European champion, will now face either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the next round of the competition.