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EXPLAINED: 13 - The Real Truth

Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid hit with injury blow as prolific striker 'ruled out' of Benfica clash

Free-scoring Frenchman stands to miss season-defining Champions League play-off

Evening Standard

Real Madrid Dealt Brutal Kylian Mbappe Injury Blow—Report

The France international could not complete training on the eve of facing Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

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

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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

The Independent UK

Mark Clattenburg admits he ‘got it wrong’ over reaction to Vinicius Jr racism allegations

The former Premier League referee faced backlash over his remarks on the situation

The Independent UK

Benfica accuse Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr of ‘defamation campaign’ following racism allegation

Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racism by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, while Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments have been described as ‘gaslighting’

The Independent UK

Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

Real Madrid will host Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday after Vinicius reported racist abuse

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Benfica slammed over social media post dismissing Real Madrid players’ account of Vinicius Jr racism incident

Vinicius had an altercation with Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in which the Brazilian alleged he had been racially abused

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe says he heard Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni racially abuse Vinicius Jr in Champions League play-off

The match between Benfica and Real Madrid was halted for 11 minutes after Vinicius Jr accused Gianluca Prestianni of racism

The Independent UK

Ignore Mourinho’s disgraceful response – on Vinicius Jr’s racism allegations, only one thing needs to be said

COMMENT: The idea that Vinicius ‘provokes’ the racism he receives as suggested by Mourinho needs to be firmly rejected, writes Miguel Delaney, with the Portuguese coach showing once and for all that he is behind the times

The Independent UK

'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

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

Benfica vs Real Madrid Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 1st leg from anywhere in the world, team news

All the ways to watch Benfica vs Real Madrid live streams for free, with Jose Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 1st leg.

TechRadar

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

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Evening Standard

Real Madrid XI vs Benfica: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

Kylian Mbappe starts after being rested at the weekend

Sports Illustrated

Trent Alexander-Arnold Delivers Statement in Real Madrid Return—And on Social Media

The right back helped Los Blancos claim their eighth straight La Liga victory.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Real Sociedad: Vinicius Jr Dazzles Without Kylian Mbappe

Los Blancos now sit atop the La Liga standings ahead of Barcelona’s game on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Injury Setback Overshadows Big Name Returns for Real Madrid

Los Blancos will not be at their strongest against Real Sociedad.

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Alvaro Arbeloa Bites Back at Hansi Flick As La Liga Title Race Intensifies

Only one point separates arch rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid atop the table.

Sports Illustrated

Alvaro Arbeloa Reveals Real Madrid’s Final Kylian Mbappe Decision for Real Sociedad

A knee injury threatened Mbappé’s involvement on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid XI vs. Real Sociedad: Vini Jr, Mbappe Decisions Made—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

The 15-time Champions League winners must make do without Jude Bellingham.

Sports Illustrated

‘We Thought’—Real Madrid Boss Makes Bold Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo Prediction

Álvaro Arbeloa’s gut feeling doesn’t quite stack up with the numbers.

Sports Illustrated

Lamine Yamal Breaks Longstanding Kylian Mbappe Record, Makes History Again

The best young player in the world could better his landmark in the coming months.

Sports Illustrated

‘Like Him or Not’—Didier Deschamps Gives Verdict on Kylian Mbappe Attitude

The Frenchman is often criticised for his individualism for club and country.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Highlights Worrying Real Madrid ‘Problem’ in Scathing Assessment

Defeat leaves Los Blancos needing to play two extra Champions League games in February.

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