Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2-1 at the Bernabeu, 3-1 on aggregate, to progress to the Champions League round of 16 today. Rafa Silva tapped in but Aurelien Tchouameni swept home two minutes later to restore the aggregate lead after they won the first leg 1-0.

Scariolo's team will play the first of three consecutive home games in the European competition today (8:45 pm; Movistar Deportes).

Real Madrid’s recent clash against Osasuna has reopened a debate that has followed the club throughout the season, which is the absence of a true “game-changer” from the bench.According to a

Jude Bellingham has been joined on the sidelines by another Real Madrid midfielder.

The magic of the Clasico travelled across the Atlantic at the weekend as Los Angeles played host to a star-studded exhibition between Barca and Real Madrid Legends. While the competitive fires may have dimmed since their professional heydays,

Benfica are appealing against the decision to ban their winger from the UEFA Champions League knockout-playoff second leg.