Vinicius Jr., Tchouameni And Huijsen Get 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Benfica | OneFootball

Real Madrid faced off against Benfica earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win on the road in their UEFA Champions League playoff first-leg clash. Los Blancos made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.

Vinicius Junior gave his team the lead in the 50th minute. Alvaro Arbeloa’s men defended their slender advantage well and earned a narrow 1-0 away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the clash against Benfica.

He made a few solid saves at the back and secured an important clean sheet tonight.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7.5/10

Alexander-Arnold performed his defensive duties well and made two key chances in the final third.

CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10

He put his foot through the ball when he could and was tidy with his passing.

CB: Dean Huijsen – 8/10

The Spaniard put his foot through the ball when he could and was a strong presence in the air.

LISBON, PORTUGAL – FEBRUARY 17: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid reacts and gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio do SL Benfica on February 17, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

LB: Alvaro Carreras – 7/10

Carreras was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

RW: Federico Valverde – 7.5/10

He came back to defend when he could and caught the eye at times on the right flank.

CM: Arda Guler – 7/10

Guler was not shy of attempting a shot but failed to find the back of the net tonight.

CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 8/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and made one good chance going forward.

LW: Eduardo Camavinga – 7/10

Camavinga performed his defensive responsibilities well and made two inviting chances in the final third.

ST: Kylian Mbappe – 6.5/10

He caused a few headaches for his marker and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

ST: Vinicius Junior – 8/10

The Brazilian sensation caused a lot of problems for his marker and managed to score the only goal of the game in the 50th minute.