Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica: Vinícius Júnior guides Real Madrid into Round of 16 - as it happened

Vinícius Júnior scored a poignant goal against Benfica to help guide Real Madrid into the Champions League round of 16 for the 23rd straight season.

Madrid edge Benfica in grudge match as Atalanta stun Dortmund late on

Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid joined Atalanta and holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16 after the record winners stumbled past Benfica on Wednesday, a week after racism allegations marred their first leg.

Champions League: Vinícius, Madrid set for feisty Benfica rematch and Italy heading for humiliation

Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid are set for what's likely to be an emotionally charged return match with Benfica in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday, while Italian soccer is heading for humiliation.