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Robert O'Connor

Real Madrid issue statement after fan thrown out for appearing to do Nazi salute

Real Madrid Benfica Gianluca Prestianni UEFA Champions League
  • Real Madrid has launched an investigation following the ejection of a supporter who was filmed appearing to perform a Nazi salute at the Bernabéu stadium.
  • The incident occurred before their Champions League match against Benfica on Wednesday, which Real Madrid won 2-1, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory to advance to the last 16.
  • A club statement condemned the gesture, stating it incites violence and hatred in sports and society.
  • This follows an incident in the first leg where Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr alleged racial abuse by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, leading to a Uefa investigation and Prestianni being handed a provisional ban.
  • Real Madrid now awaits the Champions League draw, where they could face either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the next round.

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Real Madrid launch investigation after fan filmed appearing to perform Nazi salute before Benfica match

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