Despite being without star striker Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid overcame a 1-0 deficit from the first leg to win 2-1 on the night. Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized early, but it was Vinícius Júnior who sealed the victory with the decisive goal in the 80th minute. The aggregate score finished 3-1, sending Carlo Ancelotti's side to face either Sporting CP or Manchester City in the next round.
Vinícius Júnior Scores as Real Madrid Beat Benfica 3-1 Aggregate
Real Madrid secured a place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Benfica, thanks to a late goal from Vinícius Júnior.