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Viktor Gyökeres hits hat-trick as Sweden and Graham Potter see off Ukraine

Sweden are into a playoff final against Poland on Tuesday after a 3-1 victory against Ukraine in their semi-final

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine World Cup 2026 squad: Serhiy Rebrov's latest selection ahead of the March international break

The prospective Ukraine World Cup 2026 squad is taking shape before their play-off semi-final against Sweden, and final against Poland or Albania

FourFourTwo

Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (agg 3-1) and more: Champions League playoffs – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Real Madrid didn’t impress, but they still had too much quality for Benfica, while Atalanta, PSG and Galatasaray all advanced in dramatic style. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Vinicius Strikes Again

Real Madrid were unconvincing as they punched their ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

Sports Illustrated

Vinícius has last word as Real Madrid wrap up victory over Benfica

Vinícius Júnior killed off Benfica’s Champions League hopes, scoring Real Madrid’s second goal in a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu that gave them a 3-1 aggregate victory

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid vs Benfica live: Vinicius Jr scores on the break to send hosts into round of 16

Madrid defeated Benfica by two goals on aggregate a week after the racist incident dominated headlines in Portgual

The Independent UK

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Controversy Overshadows Vinicius Jr Golazo

The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

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Vinícius Júnior fury after alleged racist abuse mars Real Madrid’s win at Benfica

Vinícius Júnior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 in Benfica but the Champions League playoff first leg was overshadowed by an accusation that the Brazilian was racially abused

The Guardian - UK

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

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid, Monaco 2-3 PSG, and more: Champions League – as it happened

Clockwatch: Exciting victories for Galatasaray and PSG were overshadowed by the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho aced the audition – now the dress rehearsal for his Real Madrid return

There is a growing feeling that Real Madrid will re-appoint Mourinho as coach at the end of the season and this Champions League tie against his Benfica is the perfect proving ground

The Independent UK

UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 2/17

The battle for a place in the last 16 kicks off with four mouthwatering ties.

Sports Illustrated

Revitalised Real Madrid hope not to witness another miracle on Benfica return

While goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s last-gasp header meant more for the hosts, Madrid cannot take the challenge lightly in the Champions League playoff

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Sports quiz of the week: Australian Open, Winter Olympics and Six Nations

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cycling, tennis, cricket, NFL and winter sports?

The Guardian - UK

‘The big guy’ lights up another chaotic European night and saves Mourinho

In today’s Football Daily: A keeper scoring upfield … for a team who were leading

The Guardian - US

Champions League review: discontent for Real Madrid in a chaotic conclusion to group play

Álvaro Arbeloa’s team have concerns as they look ahead to the knockout stages, while Jamie Carragher has concerns about the draw

FourFourTwo

Chaos! Madness! Champions League game week 8 winners and losers

The League Phase of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League is done and dusted after all eighteen matches of the final matchday concluded on Wednesday

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The Guardian - UK

Football as a content machine: 18 Champions League games was fun but overstuffed

The joy of the game is that big moments are rare – the climax of the UCL group phase felt like too much of a good thing

Evening Standard

Pep Guardiola to contact Jose Mourinho after Benfica hand Man City Champions League boost

Man City boss has been helped by an unlikely source in Jose Mourinho

Evening Standard

Watch: Benfica goalkeeper scores in dramatic Real Madrid finale to rescue Champions League play-off spot

Jose Mourinho’s side saved by unlikely source in Anatoliy Trubin as nine-man Los Blancos miss out on top-eight finish again

The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho’s magic moment brings needed drama to otherwise predictable Champions League event

Benfica’s 98th minute winner shows how football can still provide thrills aplenty even in a convoluted and confusing end to the Champions League league phase

Radio France Internationale

France reach World Cup on day of tributes to victims of Paris terrorist attacks

France skipper Kylian Mbappé bagged a brace on Thursday night as he led a second-half goal spree to propel his side past Ukraine 4-0 and into next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The Independent UK

Harvey Barnes scores twice as Newcastle brush aside Benfica

Anthony Gordon set the ball rolling with his fourth goal in this season’s Champions League

The Guardian - UK

Barnes buries Benfica to keep Newcastle purring and pile pain on Mourinho

Harvey Barnes scored twice after Anthony Gordon’s opener to claim a 3-0 victory for Newcastle against Benfica

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