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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.

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Real Madrid vs. Benfica: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Both teams have traded blows in the Champions League this season.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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Real Madrid Dealt Brutal Kylian Mbappe Injury Blow—Report

The France international could not complete training on the eve of facing Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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Osasuna vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Real Madrid enter Saturday’s game as the La Liga leaders.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Eye €100 Million Gem; Liverpool Rewrite Record Books

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alessandro Bastoni, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé, Riccardo Calafiori and many more feature in today’s gossip.

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Who Is Gianluca Prestianni? The Benfica Player Accused of Racially Abusing Vinicius Jr

Controversy marred Real Madrid’s Champions League battle with Benfica on Tuesday.

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Mourinho accused of gaslighting for response to Vinícius’ allegation of racism

The anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has accused José Mourinho of gaslighting for his response to Vinícius Júnior’s allegation of racist abuse

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Champions League: Mbappé leads backing for race row Madrid teammate Vinicius

Real Madrid's France internationals Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni on Wednesday led the support for their Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian became embroiled in a race row with Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League clash against Benfica.

Radio France Internationale

Vinicius Junior Closes on Brazil Legend’s Record, Pulls Ahead of Kaka

The No. 7 has now scored 31 goals in his favorite competition.

Sports Illustrated

What Next for Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid After Shameful Night in Lisbon

Real Madrid’s 1–0 win over Benfica on Tuesday was decided by Vinicius Jr’s goal and defined by the alleged abuse he received.

Sports Illustrated

Alexander-Arnold, Mbappe Rally Around Vinicius Jr—Uniting Real Madrid in Face of Adversity

Los Blancos’ victory over Benfica became about much more than just football.

Sports Illustrated

Vinícius Júnior takes aim at racist ‘cowards’ after Benfica’s defeat by Real Madrid

Vinícius Júnior declared that ‘racists are above all cowards’ after he was allegedly abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Controversy Overshadows Vinicius Jr Golazo

The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.

The Guardian - UK

Vinícius Júnior fury after alleged racist abuse mars Real Madrid’s win at Benfica

Vinícius Júnior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 in Benfica but the Champions League playoff first leg was overshadowed by an accusation that the Brazilian was racially abused

Sports Illustrated

Why Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham Aren’t Playing for Real Madrid vs. Benfica

Two of Los Blancos’ big name stars did not make the trip to Lisbon.

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid need reinvention as special circumstances are needed to rule Europe

Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane’s impact is clear but where the Spanish giants go post-Xabi Alonso only Florentino Pérez knows

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Sports Illustrated

Benfica vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Los Blancos are out for revenge against former manager José Mourinho and his men.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid XI vs. Benfica: Mbappe Call Made—Injury News, Lineup Prediction

Los Blancos’ only loss in the last five weeks came against Benfica.

The Guardian - UK

Revitalised Real Madrid hope not to witness another miracle on Benfica return

While goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s last-gasp header meant more for the hosts, Madrid cannot take the challenge lightly in the Champions League playoff

Sports Illustrated

‘Agent’ Vinicius Jr Reveals How He Helped Sign Two Real Madrid Galacticos

Vinicius Jr’s insight into the inner workings of Real Madrid’s business shows how he has been indoctrinated by Florentino Pérez’s ideals.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Real Sociedad: Vinicius Jr Dazzles Without Kylian Mbappe

Los Blancos now sit atop the La Liga standings ahead of Barcelona’s game on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Injury Setback Overshadows Big Name Returns for Real Madrid

Los Blancos will not be at their strongest against Real Sociedad.

Sports Illustrated

Alvaro Arbeloa Reveals Real Madrid’s Final Kylian Mbappe Decision for Real Sociedad

A knee injury threatened Mbappé’s involvement on Saturday.

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