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99′

D. Carvajal

Á.Carreras

94′

Thiago Pitarch Pinar

E.Camavinga

92′

H.Sudakov

87′

K.Mbappé

86′

B. Díaz

A.Güler

85′

José Mourinho

85′

José Mourinho

81′

D. Lukebakio

G.Prestianni

80′

S.Cabral

F.Aursnes

78′

G.Prestianni

74′

H.Sudakov

A. Schjelderup

74′

R. Rios

R. Silva

51′

Vinícius

50′

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Vinícius

Assist: K.Mbappé

Halftime 0-0

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Match Info

Real Madrid earned a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Benfica in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout tie at the Estádio da Luz on February 18, 2026. A solitary goal from the Spanish champions proved decisive in a tense, tactical battle in Lisbon, giving them a narrow but crucial advantage heading back to the Santiago Bernabéu. The match was a tight affair with few clear chances, as both teams prioritized defensive solidity. The breakthrough came in the second half when Real Madrid capitalized on a moment of quality, with their star forward finishing a precise move to silence the home crowd. Benfica responded with increased pressure, pushing for an equalizer, but found the Madrid defense and goalkeeper in imperious form, making several key interventions to preserve the clean sheet. The 1-0 away win represents an excellent result for Real Madrid in the context of a two-legged tie, putting them in a strong position to progress to the next round, while Benfica will rue missed opportunities but remain just a single goal behind.