Real Madrid qualify for Champions League Round of 16
Defending champions Real Madrid entered the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, following a 2-1 win over Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday. Defender Raphael Varane put Madrid 1-0 ahead in the 29th minute, but Adrien Silva's 81st-minute penalty made the scoreline even. A late winner by substitute Karim Benzema assured Madrid of their 30th consecutive victory across all competitions.