A banner against racism was hung at the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of the second leg of the Champions League clash against Benfica Credit: Thomas COEX / 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”.

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