June 08, 2026
The match delivers a five-goal spectacle with stunning goals from both sides and a straight red card for Federico Valverde
Benfica started brightly and sliced through a makeshift-looking Real defence missing Eder Militao and Dean Huijsen
Real moved two clear of second-placed Barcelona, last season's champions, who have a game in hand and visit local rivals Girona on Monday
The comprehensive victory lifts Real to second place in the standings with 15 points
Kylian Mbappe scored in each half before Vinicius Junior added a late third to seal the match
The Spaniards finished with seven points, two clear of Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, who defeated Pachuca 2-0 in the day’s other group fixture
Real dominate possession throughout the game but waste too many chances