"Real Madrid have progressed from 22 of their last 23 Champions League knockout ties when they have won the first leg. Benfica have progressed through just one of their eight previous knockout ties in major European competition when losing the first leg at home. Benfica have lost six of their last eight games against Spanish opposition."
"Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni will not be playing after UEFA's decision to provisionally suspend the Argentine for allegedly making a racist remark towards Vinicius Jr was upheld this afternoon. Prestianni denies any wrong doing. Jose Mourinho will also have a reduced role thanks to a touchline ban following his red card in the tempestuous clash in Lisbon last week."
"Vinicius Jr scored the only goal - a brilliant solo effort early in the second half - to hand the Spanish club a narrow advantage in their Champions League play-off. Madrid were beaten by Osasuna at the weekend while Benfica cruised past AVS."
Real Madrid and Benfica meet in the Champions League return fixture at Santiago Bernabeu tonight at 8pm UK time. Real Madrid holds a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, with Vinicius Jr scoring a solo goal early in the second half. Benfica faces significant challenges: Gianluca Prestianni is provisionally suspended following UEFA's decision to uphold a ban for allegedly making a racist remark toward Vinicius Jr, which he denies. Jose Mourinho operates under a touchline ban from his red card in the first match. Real Madrid recently lost to Osasuna, while Benfica defeated AVS. Historical statistics favor Madrid, who have progressed from 22 of their last 23 Champions League knockout ties when winning the first leg.
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