Football: Benfica with Prestianni suspended: “Prepared for anything”

The game is in particular focus after the alleged racism incident in the first leg a week ago. Prestianni is said to have called their Brazilian Vinícius Júnior a “monkey” during the 1-0 win for Los Blancos. The Benfica professional denies this, saying he pulled his jersey over his mouth in the scene. UEFA’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee provisionally suspended Prestianni for the second leg. His club from Lisbon protested against this.

Real keeper disappointed with Mourinho on one point

In addition, star coach José Mourinho will be suspended for the second leg. The 63-year-old Portuguese had seen the red card. After the game, he also criticized Vinícius Junior’s celebration after his decisive goal. “Mourinho is Mourinho and as a coach you defend your club and your player,” said Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

“The only thing that disappoints me is taking advantage of Vini’s celebration. He didn’t do anything wrong. He celebrated like many opponents did against us. When they score a goal against us, the euphoria is twice or three times as great,” said the Belgian and, with a view to racist incidents in stadiums, emphasized: “We are experiencing an important moment for football to put an end to such things.”

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa agreed: “We have a great opportunity to make a turning point in the fight against racism.” UEFA is always a pioneer in the fight against racism and has the opportunity to not limit this to just a slogan and a beautiful banner before the games. “I hope she takes advantage of this opportunity.”