Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': TchouameniA banner against racism was hung at the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of the second leg of the Champions League clash against BenficaMADRID - Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism". But I think there are things more important than this match, and more important than football," Tchouameni told reporters. Vinicius scored Madrid's second goal at the Santiago Bernabeu and Tchouameni said the result was a "victory for everyone who is against racism". Real Madrid said they had thrown out one of their own supporters before the game for performing a Nazi salute. "Real Madrid condemns this type of gesture and expression that incites violence and hatred in sports and society."

Source: Bangkok Post February 26, 2026 02:08 UTC