The 20-year-old claims the Argentine midfielder called him a 'monkey' and covered his mouth, though Prestianni denies the allegations. This marks a rare instance of Vinicius accusing a player of racism during his time in Spain, following previous abuse from Atletico, Valencia, and Valladolid fans. Teammate Kylian Mbappe condemned the incident, stating the player 'doesn't deserve to play in the Champions League again.'
Real Madrid Star Vinicius Targeted by Alleged Racism at Benfica
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of using a racial slur during Tuesday's Champions League tie. The match was halted for 10 minutes.