REAL MADRID

eder-militao-of-real-madrid-8-december-202516

Eder Militao nears return to Real Madrid defence after long injury lay‑off

Real Madrid have received a much‑needed boost as defender Eder Militao edges closer to returning from a serious hamstring injury that has kept him out since early December.

jose-mourinho-vinicius-jr-17-feb-2026-(alamy)16

Jose Mourinho claims Vinicius Jr 'incited' opponents in racism row

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has sparked controversy after claiming that Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr provoked both players and fans following his match-winning goal in Tuesday night's Champions League play-off first leg in Lisbon.

vinicius-junior-gianluca-prestianni-17-feb-2026-(alamy)16

Vinicius Junior slams ‘cowards' after racism storm mars Real Madrid win over Benfica

Vinicius Junior launched a scathing attack on racism after alleging he was abused during Real Madrid's tense 1-0 Champions League knockout play-off first-leg victory over Benfica in Lisbon.

real-madrid-celebrate-vs-benfica-17-feb-2026-alamy16

Champions League: Real Madrid edge out Benfica as Vinicius Junior nets winner

Record 15-time European champions Real Madrid edged past Benfica 1-0 in a tense UEFA Champions League knockout play-off first leg overshadowed by controversy.

jose-mourinho-3-jan-2026-alamy16

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho plays down rumours of Real Madrid return

Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports linking him with a sensational comeback to the Bernabeu, insisting there is no truth to speculation about a second spell in charge of the Spanish giants.

lose-mourinho-and-alvaro-arbeloa16

Alvaro Arbeloa targets Jose Mourinho exit in Lisbon Champions League showdown

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted he wants to "eliminate" Jose Mourinho and Benfica when the two sides meet in the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night.

Editors Pick