OffsAIde
·25 February 2026
Vini penalty appeal, Rafa strikes, Tchuámeni levels in frantic 15 minutes at the Bernabéu

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·25 February 2026

Real Madrid and Benfica are contesting the Champions League play-off second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. A breathless opening 15 minutes featured a penalty appeal, a Benfica breakthrough and a rapid Madrid reply.
According to Radiogol.com, the tie is decisive, with Madrid starting the night protecting their first-leg lead from Lisbon while Benfica must win to stay alive.
Vini Jr appealed for a penalty after a challenge by Otamendi.
Rafa then put Benfica ahead, before Tchuámeni equalised almost immediately to make it 1-1 on the night and restore Madrid’s aggregate advantage.
The winners will move into the last 16 to face Sporting de Lisboa or Manchester City.
Source: Radiogol.com









































