Benfica couldn't achieve the miracle against Real Madrid with Mourinholu.

Benfica couldn't achieve the miracle against Real Madrid with Mourinholu.

26.02.2026 01:10

In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff, Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2-1. Having won the first match 1-0, Real Madrid advanced to the Round of 16 with an aggregate score of 3-1.

In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff stage, Real Madrid faced Benfica. The match played at Santiago Bernabeu was won by Real Madrid, 2-1.

RAFA SILVA'S GOAL WAS NOT ENOUGH

The goals that brought victory to the Spanish giant Real Madrid were scored by Tchouameni in the 16th minute and Vinicius Junior in the 80th minute. Benfica's only goal came from Rafa Silva in the 14th minute.

ARDA GÜLER PLAYED HIS 100TH MATCH

The national player Arda Güler, who started in the first 11 with the Real Madrid jersey, celebrated his 100th match with the Spanish team.

REAL MADRID IN THE ROUND OF 16

With this result, Real Madrid, which established a total score of 3-1 against Benfica, coached by Jose Mourinho, managed to secure its place in the Round of 16. Mourinho's team, on the other hand, bid farewell to Europe. Real Madrid's next opponent in the next round will be Sporting or Manchester City.

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