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Sport|FootballReal Madrid’s Vinicius to have alleged racist abuse investigated by UEFAReal Madrid’s Vinicius Junior alleges racist abuse against Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in the UEFA Champions League.

## UEFA Investigation into Alleged Discriminatory Behavior

ZBy Zachary BurnsFeb 18, 20261 min read

UEFA Investigation into Alleged Discriminatory Behavior

UEFA has initiated an investigation into allegations of discriminatory behavior following an accusation by Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. The incident involves Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match in Lisbon.

The match, held on Tuesday, was paused for over 10 minutes due to Vinicius's complaint to referee Francois Letexier about the incident with Prestianni.

Vinicius reported that Prestianni used the term "mono," the Spanish word for monkey, during their interaction. Prestianni has denied these allegations. UEFA confirmed the commencement of their investigation on Wednesday.

UEFA has initiated an investigation into allegations of discriminatory behavior following an accusation by Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
Zachary Burns · Thehackingpost

The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Real Madrid, with Vinicius scoring the lone goal. Following his goal, Vinicius received a yellow card for his celebration in front of the home crowd at Estadio da Luz.

Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold expressed that the incident negatively impacted the match. Teammate Kylian Mbappe has called for a ban on Prestianni, citing the need for appropriate behavior in European competitions.

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Benfica coach Jose Mourinho criticized Vinicius for his celebratory actions, suggesting they incited the opposing team and fans. Meanwhile, the British anti-discrimination organization Kick It Out responded to Mourinho's comments, emphasizing the importance of supporting individuals reporting discrimination.

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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