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Jose Mourinho slammed for 'arguing about racism' comments after Vinicius Jr celebration row

Real Madrid's Champions League play-off win against Benfica was overshadowed by an allegation of racism

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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

Racists are cowards – Vinicius Junior responds after alleged abuse at Benfica

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni to the referee.

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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

Mourinho points finger at Vinicius Jr in racism row

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Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf lead Jose Mourinho criticism after claiming Vinicius Jr ‘incited’ racism row

The Benfica boss claimed that the Brazilian’s goal celebration was not respectful before the match was paused over a racist incident

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Real Madrid earn slim lead over Benfica amid fury over racism incident

Elsewhere, Galatasaray stormed to victory over Juventus and there were wins for Borussia Dortmund and PSG

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‘A disgrace to football’: Vinicius Jr reports racist abuse as Real Madrid match halted

Vinicius had an altercation with a Benfica player after scoring the only goal of the game, with the forward responding to the incident afterwards by saying ‘racists are cowards’

The Independent 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 vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates, and fan reaction

Los Blancos out for revenge after league phase defeat

Evening Standard

How to Watch Benfica vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream

Tensions are high after Benfica’s dramatic victory earlier this year.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho’s Stance on Managerial Reunion After Contract Revelation

Mourinho has been given the perfect stage to stake his claim for a Bernabéu return with this month’s Champions League knockout ties.

Sports Illustrated

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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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

Evening Standard

How to watch Benfica vs Real Madrid: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

Jose Mourinho faces former club in enticing play-off

Sports Illustrated

Three Things Real Madrid Must Do Differently to Defeat Benfica

Los Blancos’ fate in the Champions League depends on their ability to avenge their last loss.

The Independent UK

The four teams that show why the Champions League play-offs work

The extra two games can be a burden for some of Europe’s royalty, but, as Richard Jolly details, the extra stage affords a stage to shine for a more diverse selection of sides across the continent

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Evening Standard

Benfica vs Real Madrid: Champions League prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Jose Mourinho looking for another win over his former side

The Independent UK

Troy Parrott on becoming Republic of Ireland’s hero, Mourinho’s impact and searching for ‘big moments’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: After instilling belief in pursuit of World Cup 2026 qualification, Parrott tells Miguel Delaney about his newfound stardom, how he transformed his game and aspirations for the future

The Independent UK

Bernardo Silva blends Manchester City past and present to raise one Pep Guardiola question

Silva, out of contract in the summer, has been a key figure in Manchester City’s evolution

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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

Sports Illustrated

Pep Guardiola Reveals Jose Mourinho Plan After Receiving Huge Favour

Manchester City got straight into the Champions League round of 16 at Real Madrid’s expense.

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

The Independent UK

Arne Slot appears to rule out new signings despite Liverpool’s growing injury concerns

Jeremie Frimpong picked up a knock in the victory over Qarabag leaving Liverpool with no fit right-backs

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