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FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

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

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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

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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 · 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

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

The Independent UK · 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

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

The Guardian - UK · 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

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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

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23

Benfica’s Prestianni suspended by Uefa after Vinícius Júnior incident

Uefa has suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday’s Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid after the incident with Vinícius Júnior

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 22

New Vinicius Jr Investigation Launched Four Days After Benfica Racism Scandal

Gianluca Prestianni’s agent has provided a forceful update on UEFA’s investigation into Vinicius Jr’s allegations.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Osasuna vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

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

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Liam Rosenior: Chelsea prepared to abandon a match if faced with racist abuse

Blues boss spoke after Vinicius Jr reported alleged abuse in Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Benfica

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