Overview
- UEFA confirmed the provisional suspension remains in force, ruling Gianluca Prestianni out of the Champions League second leg at the Bernabéu.
- The investigation could lead to a minimum 10-match ban if discriminatory language is proven under UEFA’s Article 14 rules.
- Prestianni posted a message on X attacking UEFA’s handling of the case and later deleted it, according to Portuguese outlet Record.
- Benfica team-mate Dodi Lukebakio said he does not know the facts but would not accept proven racist conduct and expects consequences if confirmed.
- Football España, citing The Times, reported that Prestianni’s defence will claim Vinícius Júnior insulted his height and that Prestianni told investigators he used a homophobic slur, assertions not yet confirmed within the formal process.