UEFA Suspends Benfica's Prestianni for Champions League Match Over Racism Allegations

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for one match, causing him to miss the Champions League second-leg playoff against Real Madrid, following allegations of racist abuse towards Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior during the first leg. The incident led to a 10-minute match stoppage and an ongoing investigation under UEFA's disciplinary regulations. Prestianni denies the accusations. If found guilty, he could face a ban of up to 10 matches. UEFA emphasized the suspension is interim pending the investigation's conclusion.