LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Real Madrid missed ‌out on automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout round as they crumbled to a 4-2 defeat at Benfica on a ‌frenetic final night of group-stage action across Europe on Wednesday.

Kylian Mbappe's goal had put the 15-time winners on course for ‌the win they needed to secure a top-eight finish, but their night ended in chaos as Jose Mourinho's Benfica roared back.