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

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.

Clubs, police and social media platforms work to identify those responsible after a wave of racist messages targeting players across England.

MADRID (AP) — There won't be another confrontation between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in the Champions League this week. Real Madrid and Benfica will meet at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday,

UEFA said on Monday it has provisionally suspended Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior.

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA ahead of Wednesday's game against Real Madrid following accusations of Prestianni directing a slur at forward Vinícius Júnior. UEFA initially opened an investigation into the situation after Prestianni was accused of directing racist language toward Vinícius Jr.

Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA for Benfica's Champions League game against Real Madrid on Wednesday following allegations he racially abused Vinicius Junior.

Uefa has provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Real Madrid after the incident with Vinícius Júnior in last week’s first leg.

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.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting him during a Champions League match.