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Updated at 20:00 ET - Thursday, 19/02/2026

As UEFA probes allegations of racism against Gianluca Prestianni, Benfica has filed a complaint over an incident involving Fede Valverde.

Soccer

Benfica goes on the counter-attack: lodges complaint against Real Madrid star

Juanma Leiva / William Allen | 19 feb 2026 - 20:36 CET

Gianluca Prestianni, who has been accused of racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, won’t be involved for Benfica this weekend.

Soccer

Amid Vinícius racism storm, Benfica’s Prestianni is suspended

Pablo M. Fuentenebro / AS USA | 19 feb 2026 - 19:58 CET

In this week’s Champions League win over Benfica, Real Madrid demonstrated an ability to jointly overcome the lack of a Kroos-type string-puller-in-chief.

Soccer

549: The number behind a shared Real Madrid solution

Manu de Juan / William Allen | 19 feb 2026 - 16:32 CET

The Spanish club has provided UEFA with reports and evidence after Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni allegedly directed racist abuse at Vinicius.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid submits evidence to UEFA after Vinicius racism allegation in Benfica clash

AS USA / Roddy Cons | 19 feb 2026 - 14:21 CET

While the Vinicius-Prestianni incident dominated headlines, Alexander-Arnold honored his late friend Diogo Jota with a quiet, moving gesture.

Champions League

Trent Alexander Arnold’s heartfelt tribute amid Vinicius racism row

Alberto P. Sierra / Roddy Cons | 19 feb 2026 - 10:09 CET