The Champions League play-off match between Benfica and Real Madrid was temporarily stopped due to allegations of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/02/champions-league-benfica-real-halted-briefly-over-vinicius-racism-accusation/
Champions League: Mourinho sees red as Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0.
Vinicius Junior scored the decisive goal in Real Madrid’s narrow 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League play-off first leg; the game was disrupted by racism claims, and coach José Mourinho was sent off. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/02/champions-league-mourinho-sees-red-as-real-madrid-beat-benfica-1-0/
