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REAL MADRID
The Brazilian is back to his best form after a trying start to 2025–26.
Amanda Langell|

HEADLINES

The investigation into Real Madrid’s controversial clash with Benfica has ratcheted up a notch.
Grey Whitebloom|
A Spanish legend has revealed that he thinks Manchester City midfielder Rodri may decide against joining Real Madrid if he leaves.
Jordan Merritt|
Former player Lilian Thuram has accused Benfica coach Jose Mourinho of ‘superiority’ and other things after his reaction to the Vinicius Jr. racism incident.
Jordan Merritt|
The 15-time European champions have their sights set on the round of 16.
James Cormack|
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alessandro Bastoni, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé, Riccardo Calafiori and many more feature in today’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|
It’s a special achievement to score four or more goals in any game, let alone the Champions League.
Jamie Spencer|

Controversy marred Real Madrid’s Champions League battle with Benfica on Tuesday.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
UEFA already opened up an official review into the incident that occurred in Lisbon on Tuesday night.
Amanda Langell|
The No. 7 has now scored 31 goals in his favorite competition.
Amanda Langell|
LALIGA SCHEDULE

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Vinicius Jr.'s former club, Flamengo, released a statement in support of their former player after alleged racial abuse in the Real Madrid vs Benfica game.
Jordan Merritt|
Real Madrid’s 1–0 win over Benfica on Tuesday was decided by Vinicius Jr’s goal and defined by the alleged abuse he received.
Grey Whitebloom|
Los Blancos’ victory over Benfica became about much more than just football.
Amanda Langell|
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Alexis Mac Allister, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Balde all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League playoff.
Jordan Merritt|
The Real Madrid winger told the referee he was subject to racial abuse by a Benfica player.
Roberto Casillas|
LALIGA STATS

Team Leaders

The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.
Amanda Langell|
Report and full match highlights as Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League playoff.
Jordan Merritt|
Dominik Szoboslai and Alexis Mac Allister both have contracts with Liverpool until 2028.
Jamie Spencer|
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LALIGA NEWS

Messi has already vowed to return to Barcelona at some point in the future.
Tom Gott|
The Barcelona official claims referees have been “messing things up” for the club.
Jamie Spencer|
The Red Devils won’t allow any corners to be cut with Rashford this summer.
James Cormack|
There are set to be major repercussions after La Liga’s revelation.
Grey Whitebloom|
The midfielder could now miss up to 11 games for Los Blancos.
Amanda Langell|
The Liverpool star has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent days.
Grey Whitebloom|

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