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Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game
MADRID (AP) — Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. “I have never been racist with anyone and I regret the threats that I received from Real Madrid players,

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UEFA Champions League / Benfica - Real Madrid: José Mourinho reveals what he whispered to Vinícius!
Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted him
Benfica vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates, and fan reaction
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored a superb second-half goal to secure a 1-0 victory at Benfica in their Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday in a match overshadowed by an alleged racist incide...

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Real Madrid win against Benfica overshadowed by racist abuse
Vinicius Jr: Jose Mourinho's comments after Real Madrid forward reports alleged racist abuse criticised by Jamie Carragher
Prestianni denies he racially abused Vinicius
The 25-year-old reported alleged racist abuse by Prestianni to referee Francois Letexier during Real Madrid's 1-0 win against Benfica in Lisbon on Tuesday.

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Real Madrid game at Benfica suspended after Vinicius alleges racist slur
Real Madrid star walks off pitch during Champions League clash after alleged racist incident

Madrid edge Benfica in a night of red cards, projectiles and an anti-racism stoppage

Real Madrid edged closer to the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday night after Vinicius Junior’s stunning strike sealed a 1-0 first-leg win at Benfica.The contest at the Estadio da Luz was

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: Report & Full Match Highlights as the Defense Shines

Real Madrid will take a slender one-goal lead back to the Bernabeu, thanks to an excellent strike from Vinicius Jr. early in the second half. It was the away te

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior's stunning goal overshadowed by alleged racist abuse

Vinicius Junior scored the game's only goal to put Real Madrid after the first leg, but the moment was immediately overshadowed by allegedly racist comments made by Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni.

Relief for Real Madrid as key midfielder’s issue not serious after knock vs Benfica

Real Madrid secured an important 1-0 win over SL Benfica on Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions League, although the headlines have been completely dominated by the incident where Vinicius Jr. was

UEFA set to probe racism row after Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr claims abuse in Benfica match

Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident. View on euronew

Real Madrid face Benfica again as title charge kicks into high gear: 'A wounded king is dangerous'

Real Madrid travel to Benfica on Tuesday for the first leg of the knockout phase playoffs and will be aided by the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold from injury

Managing Madrid Podcast: Vinicius UCL DNA, Benfica, And: Can Real Madrid Compete With Europe’s Elite?

Kiyan and Don discuss Benfica’s reaction to the racist incidents, Vinicius’s UCL inevitability, and much more.