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UEFA Upholds Prestianni Ban: Benfica Faces Real Madrid Without Winger Amid Racism Probe

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in training (AFP)

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News18•25-02-2026, 21:40

UEFA Upholds Prestianni Ban: Benfica Faces Real Madrid Without Winger Amid Racism Probe

•Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni is suspended for the Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid.
•UEFA rejected Benfica's appeal against Prestianni's provisional suspension following alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Junior.
•Vinicius Junior accused Prestianni of calling him a monkey, an allegation the Argentine denies.
•The investigation is ongoing; if found guilty, Prestianni faces a minimum 10-match ban.
•Benfica coach Jose Mourinho is also absent from the touchline after being sent off in the first leg.

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