🔎 Benfica identify Vinicius’ attackers from Champions League first leg | OneFootball

Benfica has taken a firm step following the incidents that occurred at the Estadio da Luz during the last Champions League match against Real Madrid.

The Portuguese club has confirmed the opening of an internal investigation that has already identified two individuals responsible for making racist gestures directed at the Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr.

According to the Portuguese newspaper Record, the Lisbon entity has acted swiftly to locate the perpetrators of these discriminatory behaviors.

The episode took place in a highly tense match where Vinicius was the main sports protagonist by scoring the only goal that gave the white team a 0-1 victory on Portuguese soil.

Investigation under secrecy

Despite the advances in the investigation, Benfica has chosen to keep the identities of the individuals involved strictly confidential.

Nevertheless, both the Portuguese club and Real Madrid have reaffirmed their absolute commitment to collaborate with UEFA to clarify the facts and apply the corresponding sanctions for these acts.

The investigation is also examining the alleged involvement of the local player Gianluca Prestiani in this unfortunate scenario.

The European football governing body will receive all the documentation gathered by both clubs to determine the disciplinary responsibilities arising from this case of racism in the top continental competition.

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