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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.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25

Can Piero Hincapie play for Arsenal against Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League?

Ecuador defender is currently on loan with the Gunners, who face his parent club in the last 16

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Every Team Qualified for the 2025–26 Champions League Round of 16

The last 16 teams in the Champions League are now solidified.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

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Four Talking Points From Tuesday’s Champions League Action: Bodo/Glimt Advance, Serie A Pain

The Norwegian fairytale continued with a victory at another iconic European amphitheatre.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

Bodo/Glimt dump Inter out of Champions League as Newcastle breeze into last 16

Geordies join five Premier League rivals in next round as last season’s runners-up crash out early

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Every Potential Match in the 2025–26 Champions League Round of 16

Some very intriguing matchups could be looming on the horizon as the Champions League campaign enters its climax.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

Wrexham Standings: EFL Championship Table After 34 Games

The Red Dragons gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about against Portsmouth.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

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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 · Feb 24

Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid hit with injury blow as prolific striker 'ruled out' of Benfica clash

Free-scoring Frenchman stands to miss season-defining Champions League play-off

Evening Standard · 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

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

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

Evening Standard · 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.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

The rise of Porto Women: ‘We wanted players who had a connection with the club’

The former Chelsea and Spurs manager André Villas-Boas has played a big part in the club’s work towards gender equality in all sports

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

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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

The Independent UK · Feb 24

When is Champions League last-16 draw? Start time, qualified teams and how to watch online

The draw to decide the knockout rounds will take place this morning as Europe’s elite discover their last-16 opponents

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

‘Termination Agreement’—Alvaro Arbeloa Faces Crisis at Real Madrid

The Spanish giants surrendered the top spot in La Liga at the weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

When Is the Champions League Round of 16 Draw?

The entire Champions League knockout stage bracket will be mapped out this week.

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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

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

Evening Standard · Feb 23

UEFA suspend Gianluca Prestianni amid Vinicius Jr racism allegations

Benfica winger will play no part in Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

Real Madrid Facing Injury Crisis As Midfielder Braced for ‘Two-Month Absence’

Jude Bellingham has been joined on the sidelines by another Real Madrid midfielder.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Three Things We Learned From Real Madrid’s Costly Defeat to Osasuna

Los Blancos dropped points in La Liga for the first time under Álvaro Arbeloa.

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