Overview
- UEFA’s disciplinary body acted on a provisional report from an appointed ethics inspector, ruling the winger out of Wednesday’s return leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- The case cites a prima facie breach of Article 14 on discriminatory conduct, and longer suspensions remain possible once the inquiry concludes.
- Vinícius alleges he was called “mono” during his goal celebration; Prestianni denies a racial insult, and media reports say his UEFA statement may acknowledge a homophobic slur.
- Benfica argues there is no conclusive audio evidence and has filed an appeal, while the club notes timing makes any reversal before the match unlikely.
- Referee François Letexier activated UEFA’s anti-racism protocol during the first leg, and Real Madrid says it has submitted all available evidence to investigators.