Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League playoff first leg, thanks to Vinícius Júnior's sublime second-half goal at Estádio da Luz. Tensions erupted when Benfica's 19-year-old Gianluca Prestianni allegedly called him a 'monkey' five times, prompting Vinícius to confront him as a 'f***ing racist,' with Kylian Mbappé backing him up. UEFA activated its anti-racism protocol, pausing play, while Prestianni denied the slur and Benfica's José Mourinho urged respectful celebrations. Mbappé demanded a ban, Vinícius called out cowards on Instagram, and the incident reignited broader racism debates as UEFA prepares to investigate.
Como demonstram as imagens, dada a distância, os jogadores do Real Madrid não podem ter ouvido o que andam a dizer que ouviram. pic.twitter.com/7JF9AVuhEM
— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) February 18, 2026
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