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Benfica reportedly make bold Prestianni decision despite UEFA Champions League sanction vs Vinicius' Real Madrid As the second leg of the Benfica vs Real Madrid Champions League series approaches, the Portuguese team still made a huge decision with Gian...

FEBRUARY 23 • BOLAVIP.COM

Gianluca Prestianni suspended: Benfica player to miss Real Madrid 2nd leg as Vinicius incident investigated | Sporting News Benfica are appealing against the decision to ban their winger from the UEFA Champions League knockout-playoff second leg.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UEFA provisionally bans Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni after racism charges UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni after allegations that he used a racial slur toward Real Madrid star Vin...

FEBRUARY 23 • USATODAY.COM

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni Out of Champions League Playoff Against Real Madrid The second leg of the Champions League playoff takes place at the Bernabeu for Real Madrid, holding a 1-0 lead over Benfica after last week'...

FEBRUARY 23 • SI.COM

UEFA punishes Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni following controversial incident with Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid in Champions League After a controversial incident of alleged racism against Vinicius Jr, Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been punished by UEFA ahead of the s...

FEBRUARY 23 • BOLAVIP.COM

No Mourinho and Prestianni for Benfica in Champions League match against Real Madrid

There won’t be another confrontation between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in the Champions League this week

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Pep Guardiola gets candid about Prestianni's conduct toward Vinicius Jr during the Benfica vs Real Madrid match Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola commented on the situation involving Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid star Viníci...

FEBRUARY 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

Gianluca Prestianni reportedly gives UEFA evidence of what he really said to Vinicius Jr during Benfica-Real Madrid Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni reportedly gives his verdict to UEFA on what he actually said to Vinícius Jr. during the Champions League...

FEBRUARY 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

'A huge mistake.' Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting...

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

UEFA drop statement after Vinicius Jr accuses Gianluca Prestianni of racist comment during Benfica vs Real Madrid UEFA have released a statement after Vinicius Jr accused Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Racists are, above all, cowards" - Vinicius Jr releases strong statement on social media after alleged racism incident in Benfica v Real Madrid Vinicius Junior hit out at 'cowards' after accusing Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during Tuesday's Champions League play-off between Benfica and Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Benfica release social media post to defend Gianluca Prestianni from racism allegations after complaint from Vini Jr in loss to Real Madrid Benfica have released footage from the Real Madrid game, claiming that the players were lying about hearing Gianluca Prestianni racially abuse Vinicius Jr.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Benfica publicly support Gianluca Prestianni amid racism allegations from Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid after Champions League loss With Gianluca Prestianni denying the racism allegations from Vinicius Jr. and other Real Madrid players, Benfica have publicly supported the...

FEBRUARY 18 • BOLAVIP.COM

Micah responds to Vinícius Jr.'s incident with Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid vs. Benfica 🗣️

FEBRUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

Jose Mourinho's cowardly response to Vinicius Jr racial abuse allegations a stain on legendary career | Sporting News When Jose Mourinho speaks, football listens. With that in mind, his meek excuses for the alleged actions of Gianluca Prestianni towards Vini...

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vinicius Jr releases long statement, calls Gianluca Prestianni a coward after Real Madrid's Champions League win vs Benfica Vinícius Jr. posted an extensive message on social media following an alleged racial incident involving Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madr...

FEBRUARY 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

Kylian Mbappe strongly calls for Gianluca Prestianni to be banned from UEFA Champions League after Vinicius Jr incident Kylian Mbappe believes Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from playing the UEFA Champions League after alleged racism against Vinicius Jr...

FEBRUARY 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted him

The match between Real Madrid and Benfica in the Champions League has been halted for several minutes after Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho points the finger at Vinicius Jr as alleged racism against Real Madrid star completely overshadows Champions League play-off

Jose Mourinho has sensationally claimed that Benfica 'cannot be a racist club' after Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior accused one of his pla...

FEBRUARY 17 • goal

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho points the finger at Vinicius Jr as alleged racism against Real Madrid star completely overshadows Champions League play-off

Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in angry scenes after the Brazilian scored a brilliant winning goal a...

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

After Two-Hour Weather Delay, Chelsea Outlasts Benfica In Club World Cup Win

Chelsea beat Benfica 4-1 in a Club World Cup Round of 16 match that was delayed for two hours due to lightning.

JUNE 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

After Two-Hour Weather Delay, Chelsea Outlasts Benfica In Club World Cup Win

Club World Cup: Benfica beats Bayern Munich in scorching heat to win Group C

Andreas Schjelderup scored in the 13th minute to give Benfica a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in scorching heat, sending the Portuguese club to the top of Group C in the Club Worl...

JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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No Mourinho and Prestianni for Benfica in Champions League match against Real Madrid

'A huge mistake.' Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments

Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted him

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho points the finger at Vinicius Jr as alleged racism against Real Madrid star completely overshadows Champions League play-off

Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

After Two-Hour Weather Delay, Chelsea Outlasts Benfica In Club World Cup Win

Club World Cup: Benfica beats Bayern Munich in scorching heat to win Group C