‘Surreal’—Where Jose Mourinho Watched Real Madrid vs. Benfica While Serving Ban The former Real Madrid manager was not allowed on the bench on his return to the Bernabéu. Sports Illustrated · Feb 26
Real Madrid star says Benfica win was a ‘victory for everyone who stands against racism’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Feb 26
Real Madrid’s win a ‘victory for everyone who stands against racism’, says Aurelien Tchouameni Vinicius scored the goal to seal Real Madrid’s place in the last-16, a week after he reported racist abuse The Independent UK · Feb 26
Real Madrid fans unveil banners supporting Vinicius ahead of Benfica second leg Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni – who allegedly racially abused the Brazilian in the first leg – was suspended for the return game. The Independent UK · Feb 25
Why Is Jose Mourinho Not on the Touchline for Benfica vs. Real Madrid? José Mourinho took charge of nearly 200 games as Real Madrid boss. Sports Illustrated · Feb 25
Champions League decision made as Vinicius Jr's alleged abuser receives Real Madrid ban verdict Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received UEFA's verdict for tonight's Champions League fixture against Real Madrid FourFourTwo · Feb 25
Benfica lose appeal against Gianluca Prestianni's UEFA ban amid alleged racist abuse of Vinicus Junior Winger will not feature as investigations continue Evening Standard · Feb 25
Champions League: Prestianni suspended for Benfica clash in Madrid over race row Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni will miss his side’s Champions League play-off tie at Real Madrid on Wednesday night, after European football chiefs suspended him for one match following allegations that he racially abused Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Radio France Internationale · Feb 25
UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 2/25 The Champions League round of 16 will be set after Wednesday’s action. Sports Illustrated · Feb 25
Is Real Madrid v Benfica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League clash Everything you need to know ahead of the knockout play-off second leg The Independent UK · Feb 25
Real Madrid vs. Benfica: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Both teams have traded blows in the Champions League this season. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Real Madrid XI vs. Benfica: New Mbappé Worry Emerges—Injury News, Lineup Prediction The 15-time European champions have a one-goal advantage in the all-important tie. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Real Madrid Dealt Brutal Kylian Mbappe Injury Blow—Report The France international could not complete training on the eve of facing Benfica. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Gianluca Prestianni Makes New ‘Accusation’ Against Vinicius Jr Amid Investigation UEFA already suspended the Argentine for the second leg against Real Madrid. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni trains at Bernabeu despite Champions League suspension Prestianni denied using racist language towards Vinicius Jr but has been provisionally suspended by Uefa while an investigation is held
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Real Madrid boss urges Uefa to seize opportunity to ‘fight against racism’ in Vinicius Jr case Vinicius Jr accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during last week’s match
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Real Madrid XI vs Benfica: Mbappe injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news today Los Blancos contending with new setback ahead of crunch second-leg play-off tie at the Bernabeu
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Arbeloa and Courtois call on Uefa to take stand against racism after Vinícius incident Alvaro Arbeloa and Thibaut Courtois have called on Uefa to take a genuine stand against racism and change football following the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior by Gianluca Prestianni
Sports Illustrated · Feb 24 Benfica Hit Out As UEFA Reject Fresh Complaint Against Real Madrid Star Real Madrid hold a 1–0 advantage heading into Wednesday’s second leg.
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Why Jose Mourinho will not be on the touchline for Real Madrid vs Benfica today Jose Mourinho has also chosen to not speak to the media before or after the Champions League showdown
Euronews · Feb 23 UEFA suspends Benfica's Prestianni for one match over alleged racist abuse towards Vinícius Júnior UEFA has provisionally banned Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni after allegations he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in last week’s Champions League clash. Benfica heads into the second leg on Wednesday trailing a goal and without manager José Mourinho, who is serving a suspension.
FourFourTwo · Feb 23 Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni handed provisional one-match ban following Vinicius Jr incident The Benfica winger is set to miss Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg tie against Real Madrid
Sports Illustrated · Feb 23 UEFA Reveal Gianluca Prestianni Punishment With Provisional Ruling on Vinicius Jr Case Prestianni and Vinicius Jr have provided conflicting sequences of events.
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incident Real Madrid forward Vinicius alleged he was the subject of racist abuse by Benfica player – later named by Real as Prestianni.
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Will Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni play against Real Madrid tonight? Prestianni allegedly racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr during last week’s Champions League knockout play-off first leg, and is provisionally suspended from tonight’s second leg