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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.

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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.

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

Two of Álvaro Arbeloa’s most important players will not feature at the Bernabéu.

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Mbappe, Bellingham and Every Real Madrid Player Out of Second Leg vs. Benfica

Álvaro Arbeloa must navigate the biggest fixture of his tenure without a handful of big names.

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Champions League decision made as Vinicius Jr's alleged abuser receives Real Madrid ban verdict

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received UEFA's verdict for tonight's Champions League fixture against Real Madrid

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Benfica lose appeal against Gianluca Prestianni's UEFA ban amid alleged racist abuse of Vinicus Junior

Winger will not feature as investigations continue

Evening Standard

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.

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Transfer News, Rumors: Ronaldo Wanted Back in Premier League; Liverpool Replace Van Dijk

Vinicius Junior, Florian Wirtz, Ben White and Enzo Fernández all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid vs. Benfica: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Both teams have traded blows in the Champions League this season.

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Gianluca Prestianni Makes New ‘Accusation’ Against Vinicius Jr Amid Investigation

UEFA already suspended the Argentine for the second leg against Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid boss urges Uefa to seize opportunity to ‘fight against racism’ in Vinicius Jr case

Vinicius Jr accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during last week’s match

The Independent UK

‘Termination Agreement’—Alvaro Arbeloa Faces Crisis at Real Madrid

The Spanish giants surrendered the top spot in La Liga at the weekend.

Sports Illustrated

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni handed provisional one-match ban following Vinicius Jr incident

The Benfica winger is set to miss Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg tie against Real Madrid

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UEFA Reveal Gianluca Prestianni Punishment With Provisional Ruling on Vinicius Jr Case

Prestianni and Vinicius Jr have provided conflicting sequences of events.

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The Independent UK

Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incident

Real Madrid forward Vinicius alleged he was the subject of racist abuse by Benfica player – later named by Real as Prestianni.

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.

The Independent UK

‘Nothing changes’: Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri respond to online racist abuse

The pair were targets of online attacks in the hours after Chelsea’s draw with Burnley

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Osasuna: Lifeless Effort Snaps La Liga Winning Streak

A limited peformance and individual errors were to blame.

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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.

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‘Unacceptable’—Kompany Slams Mourinho for Vinicius Jr Remarks

The Portuguese’s stance left many shocked after Vinicius Jr alleged he’d been the victim of racist abuse.

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

Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ after alleged racism towards Vinicius Jr – Kompany

Brazil forward Vinicius reported an alleged racist comment while playing for Real Madrid against Benfica in the Champions League.

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.

The Independent UK

Liam Rosenior: Anyone found guilty of racism ‘shouldn’t be in the game’ after Vinicius Jr incident

Vinicius Jr was allegedly racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in Tuesday’s Champions League knockout play-off first leg

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