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Sport|FootballBenfica’s Prestianni gets provisional one-match ban for Vinicius incidentUEFA announces suspension of Gianluca Prestianni after accusations he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced on Mon, Feb 22, 2026, the provisional suspension of Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for one match. This decision follows accusations of racially abusive behavior towards Real Madrid player…

EBy Emily CarterFeb 23, 20261 min read

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced on Mon, Feb 22, 2026, the provisional suspension of Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for one match. This decision follows accusations of racially abusive behavior towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior.

The suspension will result in Prestianni's absence from the second leg of the Champions League playoff between Real Madrid and Benfica, scheduled for Wed, Feb 24, 2026, at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory in the first leg held in Lisbon.

The match experienced a temporary halt after Vinicius Junior scored a goal and celebrated near the Benfica corner flag. The celebration led to a confrontation with Prestianni. Vinicius accused Prestianni of making a racial slur, which Prestianni has denied. The anti-racism protocol was activated, yet no additional measures were taken during the match due to a lack of evidence.

This decision follows accusations of racially abusive behavior towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior.
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UEFA's control, ethics, and disciplinary body cited discriminatory behavior as the basis for Prestianni's suspension. The statement clarified that the decision does not affect any future rulings that may arise from the ongoing investigation.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed concern over the incident and commended the referee's activation of the anti-racism protocol. Benfica released a statement supporting Prestianni's version of events and expressed trust in his conduct. They emphasized their support for UEFA's investigation.

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The confrontation with Prestianni occurred after Vinicius celebrated his goal by dancing, prompting an adverse reaction from Benfica fans. Objects were reportedly thrown towards Real Madrid players. Prestianni, covering his mouth with his jersey, allegedly made comments that Vinicius misunderstood as racial insults.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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