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Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism', says Tchouameni

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Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni (R) falls after contact with SL Benfica midfielder Leandro Barreiro during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off second leg at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on February 25, 2026. [Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP]

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".

The Frenchman was referring to the first leg of the play-off tie, which Madrid won 1-0 last week, which was marred by alleged racial abuse aimed at Vinicius Junior by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

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