UEFA Bans Benfica’s Prestianni for Racial Abuse Against Vinicius Jr.
The incident occurred during last week’s first-leg clash, where Real Madrid secured a victory courtesy of a goal from Vinicius. Teammate Kylian Mbappé supported the claim, stating he overheard the slur directed at the Brazilian winger. While Prestianni took to social media to deny the allegations and Benfica stood by their player, UEFA's investigation concluded that he violated anti-discrimination protocols.
Under UEFA’s strict disciplinary codes, proven racism can lead to a minimum 10-match ban. For now, the Argentine youngster will miss the crucial return leg as the investigation continues into further sanctions.
