Mbappe: Benfica player called Vinicius a monkey five times
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has called for decisive action from UEFA and a severe punishment for Gianluca Brestiani for racially abusing Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian international scored a brilliant goal against Benfica and then made a somewhat provocative entrance at the Estádio da Luz, leading to a major altercation between him and the Portuguese […]
Because of Vinicius… Mourinho sent off in Real Madrid vs. Benfica match
As expected, José Mourinho was sent off for arguing with the referee during Real Madrid’s Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Benfica. The match was marred by unfortunate events after Vinicius accused a Benfica player of racially abusing him, leading to a stoppage in play. Players resumed in the 60th minute, and in […]
Vinicius scores a brilliant goal against Benfica, then suffers a racist attack that halts the match!
As usual, Vinicius Junior sparked controversy in the Real Madrid vs. Benfica match, this time after scoring the opening goal for Los Blancos at the Estádio da Luz. Vini received the ball on the edge of the penalty area, then surged forward and unleashed an unstoppable shot to give Real Madrid the lead in the […]
Paris Saint-Germain concedes the fastest goal in their Champions League history
Follarin Balogun scored the fastest goal ever conceded by Paris Saint-Germain in the French club’s history in European competitions. Monaco faced PSG at the Stade Louis II in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday. Just 55 seconds into the match, Balogun headed home a cross, powerfully directing the […]
Galatasaray crushes Juventus with a historic five-goal haul in the Champions League
Galatasaray pulled off a major upset in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 playoff, crushing Juventus 5-2 at Rams Park. The match was exciting from the start, with Gabriel Sara opening the scoring in the 15th minute, only for Teun Koopmeiners to equalize a minute later, before Juventus regained the lead […]
Mourinho Warns Benfica of ‘Wounded King’ Real Madrid
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has warned Real Madrid that they will be “wounded and dangerous” after their dramatic Champions League defeat to his side last month, as the two teams prepare to meet again in the competition. Benfica secured their place in the knockout stages with a stunning 4-2 victory over Madrid in the final […]
Real Madrid will be without four players against Benfica
Real Madrid announced on Monday evening the squad traveling to Lisbon for the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 playoff against Benfica. The Royal Club secured a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday in La Liga and now awaits a revenge match against Benfica on Tuesday at the Estádio da Luz. […]
A bad omen for Real Madrid in the Benfica match
UEFA has announced the referee for the Real Madrid vs. Benfica match at the Estádio da Luz in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 playoff for the 2026 season. Frenchman François Letixier will officiate the match, scheduled for next Tuesday, which could be seen as a bad omen for Real Madrid […]
Real Madrid Loses Key Player for Benfica Matches
Real Madrid will face a clear attacking crisis in their two Champions League Round of 16 playoff matches against Benfica, following a disciplinary decision by UEFA against one of the club’s key players. As announced by UEFA on Thursday, Rodrygo Goes is set to be suspended for two Champions League matches due to the red […]
Officially… Pogba excluded from Monaco’s Champions League squad
Monaco has announced the exclusion of Paul Pogba from their Champions League squad due to injuries. Pogba has only managed 30 minutes of playing time this season for Monaco across all competitions after suffering multiple injuries. French newspapers had indicated that Monaco was considering terminating the 33-year-old Pogba’s contract due to his failure to regain […]