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Sport|FootballVinicius earns Real Madrid 1-0 win at Benfica in match marred by racism rowMatch interrupted for several minutes after Madrid’s goalscorer Vinicius Jr accused opponent of racially insulting him.

## Sports Update: Champions League Playoff Results

MBy Madison DrakeFeb 18, 20261 min read

Sports Update: Champions League Playoff Results

Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory against Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League playoff, held at the Estadio da Luz on Tue, Feb 17, 2026. The decisive goal was scored by Vinicius Jr in the second half.

The match was paused for 11 minutes following an alleged racial incident involving Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, as per FIFA’s antiracism protocol.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and player Trent Alexander-Arnold condemned the alleged racial abuse against Vinicius Jr. The incident overshadowed the match, despite Vinicius's outstanding performance and goal.

Benfica’s coach, Jose Mourinho, was issued a red card following disagreements with the officials. Benfica managed three shots on target but could not equalize, providing Real Madrid with a slight advantage for the second leg.

Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory against Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League playoff, held at the Estadio da Luz on Tue, Feb 17, 2026.
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Galatasaray defeated Juventus 5-2 in a Champions League playoff match in Istanbul. Noa Lang scored two goals for the Turkish side, while Davinson Sanchez and Sacha Boey also contributed to the scoreline. Juventus led 2-1 at half-time but could not maintain their lead as Juan Cabal was sent off in the second half.

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) overcame an early setback to win 3-2 against Monaco in their playoff match. Desire Doue's performance was instrumental in PSG's comeback after they were trailing 2-0. He scored two goals and assisted Achraf Hakimi's goal.

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Borussia Dortmund achieved a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in their playoff match in Germany. Serhou Guirassy scored one goal and assisted another, securing a favorable position for Dortmund ahead of the second leg.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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