Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold called the incident "a disgrace to football" while Benfica manager Jose Mourinho said Vincius had incited his players and fans by the way he celebrated his goal in the 1-0 win for Madrid.

Vinicius Junior won and converted two penalties as Real Madrid thumped Real Sociedad 4-1 on Saturday to move provisionally top of La Liga.

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE Streaming, La Liga LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

A day after a stunning last-minute loss to Benfica in the Champions League, Real Madrid returns its focus to La Liga knowing that it needs to improve.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Live Streaming, La Liga Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch In India

Real Madrid roared back to life this week, led by a superb Vinicius Junior, who is looking to confirm his own resuscitation and that of his team at Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga.

Kylian Mbappe struck twice against his former side Monaco as Real Madrid romped to an emphatic 6-1 Champions League victory on Tuesday to ease tensions around the club.

Kylian Mbappe on Monday told Real Madrid fans to go easy on his fellow striker Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian was booed at a moody Santiago Bernabeu over the weekend.

Alvaro Arbeloa's first match at the helm ended in humiliation, a 3-2 defeat by Albacete in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday.

Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.