Real Madrid CF edged past Sport Lisboa e Benfica 2-1 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League playoff matchup. The decisive win was fueled by Vinicius Junior's stunning 25-yard strike in the 65th minute, after Rodrygo's 34th-minute opener had been equalized by Everton's 56th-minute header for the Portuguese side. This hard-fought victory sets Real Madrid up for a smooth passage into the group stages.