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Real Madrid Advance as UEFA Probes Racism Allegation, Suspends Benfica Player

UEFA's disciplinary action from the first leg now includes a provisional one‑match ban for Benfica’s Gianluca Prestiani.

Overview

  • Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at the Bernabéu to progress 3-1 on aggregate, with Vinícius Júnior scoring the winner in the 80th minute.
  • UEFA imposed a provisional one‑match suspension on Benfica’s Gianluca Prestiani while investigating an alleged racist insult from the first leg, an allegation denied by the player and club.
  • Real Madrid said it identified and expelled a spectator for making a Nazi salute and issued a statement condemning hate, as teammates voiced support for anti‑racism efforts.
  • Borussia Dortmund were knocked out after conceding a stoppage‑time penalty, and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel apologized for the error that led to it.
  • Paris Saint‑Germain announced that Ousmane Dembélé, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz and Sini Maïlolo will miss the trip to Le Havre due to injury or ongoing recovery.