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Vinicius Jr. racism incident in Benfica vs. Real Madrid: Explaining Champions League incident, Mourinho reaction
The much-anticipated Champions League playoff clash between Benfica and Real Madrid was plunged into controversy amid ugly scenes after halftime of the first leg at Estadio da Luz.

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Champions League: 'A disgrace to football' - Benfica v Real Madrid marred by alleged racist abuse
Benfica 0-0 Real Madrid LIVE: Latest updates as Vinícius Jr gives visitors lead
Official: Benfica deny racism allegations against Gianluca Prestianni after Vinicius incident
SL Benfica have issued a fresh statement defending their player, Gianluca Prestianni, against racism allegations directed towards Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr.

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UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior
Vinicius racism claim: Uefa investigates; Mourinho & Benfica criticised over reaction to alleged abuse
UEFA issue update on Vinicius Jr racism row after Benfica allegations
Vinicius reported alleged racist abuse by Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni to referee Francois Letexier during Tuesday’s Champions League play-off first leg in Lisbon.

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Benfica’s Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid’s Vinícius in Champions League game
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Real Madrid submit evidence to UEFA in Vinicius racism probe

Real Madrid sends UEFA 'available evidence' of alleged racist insult against Vinícius Júnior

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has sent UEFA “all available evidence” of the alleged racist insult against Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League match against Benfica. “Our club has actively collaborated with the investigation opened by UEFA following the unacceptable episodes of racism experienced during that match,

'Not easy'—Real Madrid target for problem position makes encouraging admission

Real Madrid could have an in-house solution to a whole host of issues in this summer’s transfer window.

Real Madrid reveal UEFA 'collaboration' as club continue to support Vinicius Junior investigation

Real Madrid have confirmed that they "actively collaborated with the investigation opened by UEFA" following accusations of racist abuse being aimed at Vinicius Junior during the Blancos' Champions League clash with Benfica.

Real Madrid give 'all available evidence' to UEFA for Vinícius Júnior investigation

Real Madrid say they have supplied "all available evidence" to UEFA as the governing body investigates allegations of racism made by Vinícius Júnior.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé claims Benfica player called Vinícius Jr. a ‘monkey’ 5 times

Real Madrid star player Kylian Mbappé has claimed that his teammate Vinícius Jr. was racially abused by a Benfica player.

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: Report & Full Match Highlights as the Defense Shines

Real Madrid will take a slender one-goal lead back to the Bernabeu, thanks to an excellent strike from Vinicius Jr. early in the second half. It was the away te

Official: Real Madrid star included in UCL Team of the Week

A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has secured for himself a place in the latest UEFA Champions League Team of the Week.The player in question? Aurélien Tchouaméni.Real