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Vinicius Jr Scores Late Winner as Real Madrid Beat Benfica 2-1

Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals after a 2-1 win over Benfica on Wednesday, with Vinicius Júnior scoring the decisive goal.

Despite the absence of Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory on the night to win the tie 3-1 on aggregate. Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized shortly after Benfica's Rafa took the lead in the 14th minute, but Vinicius Júnior proved decisive in the 80th minute.

The win sees Carlo Ancelotti's side advance to face either Sporting CP or Manchester City in the last eight of the tournament.