Prestianni denied the claims in an Instagram statement following the match, while manager Jose Mourinho pointed to the club’s legendary striker Eusebio as proof that Benfica is not a racist club
Benfica themselves wrote a 21-word statement on X at 02:11 GMT, disregarding the allegations
‘Racists are above all, cowards,’ said Vinicius in an Instagram statement
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has come under fire for his comments suggesting Vinicius made the situation ‘difficult’ for the referee
Kick It Out have released a statement criticising Benfica’s response to Tuesday evening’s allegations, while Uefa have announced that they have opened an investigation into Vinicius’ claims.
Benfica fans had reacted angrily to Vinícius celebrating his goal by dancing by the corner flag, throwing bottles and other objects toward the Madrid players. Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni then confronted Vinícius and said something while covering his mouth with his jersey.
The Brazil forward then suddenly pointed to his Argentine opponent and ran toward the referee.
Benfica fans had reacted angrily to Vinícius celebrating his goal by dancing by the corner flag, throwing bottles and other objects toward the Madrid players. Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni then confronted Vinícius and said something while covering his mouth with his jersey.
The Brazil forward then suddenly pointed to his Argentine opponent and ran toward the referee.
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