UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni for second leg tie with Real Madrid.
UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid CF, following an incident involving Vinícius Júnior during last week’s first-leg encounter. The suspension was announced after UEFA appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector (EDI) to investigate allegations of discriminatory conduct that allegedly occurred during the Champions League 2025/2026 Knock-out Playoff match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid on February 17, 2026. According to UEFA, the decision to impose a provisional ban […]