Alvaro Arbeloa voices full support for Vinicius

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·18 February 2026

Alvaro Arbeloa has offered full backing to Vinicius Jr after the forward alleged he was racially insulted by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni.

According to L'Équipe, Vinicius Jr made the allegation during the game.

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The incident came in Tuesday’s meeting between Benfica and Real Madrid, which finished 0-1.

Arbeloa, Real Madrid’s coach, addressed the matter in his press conference and spoke in strong terms.

He stressed the club’s support for the Brazilian forward.

Source: L'Équipe