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On the podcast today: a chaotic night of Champions League playoffs. In Lisbon, a brilliant Vinícius Júnior goal overshadowed by accusations of racism against Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni. Madrid were prepared to stop playing and afterwards José Mourinho chose his words incredibly badly.

Elsewhere, Monaco stun PSG for 20 minutes before Désiré Doué came on and changed the game. Juventus implode at Galatasaray and Dortmund will take a healthy lead to Bergamo after beating Atalanta 2-0.

Plus, there’s Macclesfield’s heroic FA Cup defeat, a fifth-round draw to digest and your questions answered.

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SL Benfica v Real Madrid C.F. - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First LegLISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 17:  Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid C.F. reacts to racist abuse from fans during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio do SL Benfica on February 17, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Joao Bravo/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images) Photograph: Sports Press Photo/Getty Images