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Real Madrid Submits Evidence to UEFA in Vinicius Racism Probe

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr was allegedly racially abused by a Benfica player (AFP)

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News18•19-02-2026, 20:16

Real Madrid Submits Evidence to UEFA in Vinicius Racism Probe

•Real Madrid CF has handed over "all available evidence" to UEFA regarding alleged racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior.
•The incident occurred during Tuesday’s Champions League knockout play-off against SL Benfica in Lisbon.
•Vinicius reported being called "mono" (monkey) by an alleged offender, identified as Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni.
•UEFA has opened a disciplinary investigation, and Real Madrid is actively cooperating.
•This marks another instance of racist abuse faced by Vinícius, who has experienced similar incidents in Spain.

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