Gianluca Prestianni Suspended for Real Madrid 2nd Leg Amid Vinícius Júnior Racism Controversy
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Prestianni Banned for Real Madrid 2nd Leg Amid Vinícius Júnior Racism Row
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News18•23-02-2026, 21:03
Prestianni Banned for Real Madrid 2nd Leg Amid Vinícius Júnior Racism Row
•UEFA provisionally suspended Gianluca Prestianni for Benfica’s Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid.
•The suspension follows allegations of racist abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior during last week's first leg.
•UEFA's disciplinary body cited a 'prima facie violation of Article 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR) related to a discriminatory behaviour'.
•Vinícius reported the alleged abuse to the referee, leading to a 10-minute stoppage.
•Prestianni denies the accusation; if found guilty, he faces a minimum 10-match suspension.