Match summary

Benfica - Real Madrid : 0-1
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) struck the decisive blow on 50 minutes, firing Real Madrid into a 0-1 lead that ultimately settled the contest. The finish proved to be the match-winner in a tight game where goals were at a premium, and he remained a constant threat afterwards, forcing further saves with additional shots on target in the second half.
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) provided the key assist for the only goal of the night, with the commentary crediting his great play in the build-up to Vinicius' winner. He also kept Benfica's back line busy with multiple attempts, including an early shot on target at 10 minutes, and even without scoring his creativity directly delivered the margin of victory in this 0-1 away win.

Player of the match

Key player: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid): the match-winner in Lisbon, striking in the 50th minute to put Real Madrid 0-1 up. He finished off a move sparked by Kylian Mbappe's setup, and that single moment proved decisive. Vinicius stayed a constant threat afterwards with more efforts on target, even if the Benfica keeper denied him further goals. That early second-half breakthrough ultimately sealed the away win and the clean sheet.

Conclusion

Real Madrid managed the game well after taking the lead, and Vinicius Junior's clinical finish, backed by Mbappe's creativity, was enough to secure a disciplined 0-1 win in Lisbon.