Match report
Real Madrid Defeats Benfica 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Benfica
0–1
FT
Real Madrid
Feb 17, 2026
Real Madrid emerged victorious against Benfica with a 1-0 win in the UEFA Champions League. Vinicius Junior scored the only goal, assisted by Kylian Mbappé. Despite several key substitutions and yellow cards for both teams, Real Madrid maintained their composure to secure the crucial away victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid
- • Vinicius Junior scored the winning goal at the 50th minute, assisted by Kylian Mbappé
- • Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé received yellow cards in the match
- • Benfica had multiple substitutions: Andreas Schjelderup replaced Rafa Silva (74'), G. Prestianni subbed for F. Aursnes (81')
Lineups
Benfica
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Anatoliy Trubin (G)
- 17 Amar Dedić (D)
- 44 Tomás Araújo (D)
- 30 Nicolás Otamendi (D)
- 26 Samuel Dahl (D)
- 18 Leandro Barreiro (M)
- 8 Fredrik Aursnes (M)
- 25 Gianluca Prestianni (M)
- 27 Rafa Silva (M)
- 21 Andreas Schjelderup (M)
- 14 Vangelis Pavlidis (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Georgiy Sudakov
- 20 Richard Ríos
- 15 Sidny Lopes Cabral
- 11 Dodi Lukebakio
- 50 Diogo Ferreira
- 6 Alexander Bah
- 4 António Silva
- 5 Enzo Barrenechea
- 16 Manuel Silva
- 72 Anísio Cabral
- 9 Franjo Ivanović
- 7 Bruma
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Thibaut Courtois (G)
- 12 Trent Alexander-Arnold (D)
- 22 Antonio Rüdiger (D)
- 24 Dean Huijsen (D)
- 18 Álvaro Carreras (D)
- 8 Federico Valverde (M)
- 15 Arda Güler (M)
- 14 Aurélien Tchouaméni (M)
- 6 Eduardo Camavinga (M)
- 10 Kylian Mbappé (F)
- 7 Vinícius Júnior (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Brahim Díaz
- 2 Daniel Carvajal
- 45 Thiago Pitarch
- 13 Andriy Lunin
- 4 David Alaba
- 36 Joan Martínez
- 23 Ferland Mendy
- 20 Fran García
- 30 Franco Mastantuono
- 28 Jorge Cestero
- 19 Dani Ceballos
- 16 Gonzalo García
Timeline
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50' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardVinicius Junior
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50' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalVinicius Junior · Assist: K. Mbappe
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74' Benfica subst · Substitution 1Off: Andreas Schjelderup · On: G. Sudakov
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74' Benfica subst · Substitution 2Off: Rafa Silva · On: Richard Ríos
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78' Benfica Card · Yellow CardG. Prestianni
Simulation
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80' Benfica subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Aursnes · On: S. Lopes Cabral
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81' Benfica subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Prestianni · On: D. Lukebakio
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86' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Guler · On: B. Diaz
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87' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardK. Mbappe
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90'+2 Benfica Card · Yellow CardG. Sudakov
Foul
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90'+4 Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Camavinga · On: T. Pitarch
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90'+9 Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Álvaro Carreras · On: D. Carvajal
Match Stats
| Stat | Benfica | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 444 | 624 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| xG | 0.47 | 0.89 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 355 | 549 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 11 |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Vinicius Junior's goal at the 50th minute shifted momentum in Real Madrid's favor, breaking Benfica's defensive line and securing a vital lead.
- ▸ Benfica made several substitutions but could not turn the tide; their inability to equalize allowed Real Madrid to consolidate their position.