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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Will Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni play against Real Madrid tonight?

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni is suspended for tonight’s match against Real Madrid while Uefa investigates allegations that the 20-year-old racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr the first leg of their Champions League play-off last week.

Prestianni was seen holding his shirt over his mouth during a heated exchange with Madrid players following Vinicius’s second-half goal in Lisbon. The Brazilian winger rushed to the referee to report what he claimed was racist abuse.

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