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Vinicius Jr Scores Again as Real Madrid Beats Benfica

Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals after defeating Benfica 2-1 on Wednesday night to secure a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Despite missing Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid rallied after Rafa put Benfica ahead early. Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized shortly after, and Vinicius Júnior sealed the win with a goal in the 80th minute. The Spanish side will now face either Sporting Lisbon or Manchester City in the quarterfinals.