Benfica fans have loudly booed Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs.

The Santiago Bernabeu is preparing for a European night charged with tension, controversy, and uncertainty. With a place in the UEFA Champions League last 16 on the line, Real Madrid and Benfica arrive with more than just tactical questions to answer.

Lucas Paquetá backs Vinicius after racism case and invites him to return to Flamengo to fulfill their long-standing promise.

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni denied allegations made by the Real Madrid star but has been handed a one-game provisional ban.

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA as an investigation into the events of a Champions League clash with Real Madrid continue. The Argentine stands accused of directing racist comments at Blancos forward Vinicius Junior.

UEFA has suspended Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni following allegations of racial abuse toward Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior.

The bond between former teammates Lucas Paquetá and Vinícius Júnior remains unbreakable, and the current Flamengo midfielder has made no secret of his desire to see the Real Madrid superstar back at the Maracanã.

The Brazil international scored Real Madrid's only goal of the game in a 2-1 loss and was whistled and taunted by Osasuna fans.

Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid are set for what's likely to be an emotionally charged return match with Benfica in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday, while Italian soccer is heading for humiliation.