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Real Madrid said on Thursday that they have submitted evidence to UEFA after the incident on Tuesday involving Vini Jr. and Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni
Álvaro Arbeloa said the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior in Real Madrid's Champions League playoff at Benfica this week can "mark a turning point" on the issue.
Vinicius Junior spent several minutes sat on the bench after accusing an opposing player of making a racist remark.
UEFA already opened up an official review into the incident that occurred in Lisbon on Tuesday night.
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has apologised for his comments on the Vinícius Júnior racist abuse incident on Tuesday night.
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Gianluca Prestianni discloses to UEFA What he told Vinicius Jr during Benfica vs Real Madrid
Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has reportedly informed UEFA that he called Vinicius Junior an anti-gay slur in Spanish, and didn't refer to him as a monkey.
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Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior's stunning goal overshadowed by alleged racist abuse
Vinicius Junior scored the game's only goal to put Real Madrid after the first leg, but the moment was immediately overshadowed by allegedly racist comments made by Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni.
José Mourinho admits it has been difficult to cope with the fallout from "every aspect" of Benfica's defeat to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid have the lead in their Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica through a brilliant goal from Vinicius Junior, but it was followed by controversy. The Brazilian walked off the