Breaking! Prestianni hit with heavy UEFA ban, Benfica on alert | OneFootball

UEFA has announced a six-match ban for Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni, following the match against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League play-off. At issue is "discriminatory conduct", specifically homophobic insults aimed at Vinícius Júnior.

According to the official statement, the Argentine used the term "maricas" during the game. The total sanction is six matches, with three of those games suspended for a period of two years. In addition, one match has already been served in the second leg against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.

As Benfica will not compete again in European competitions this season, part of the ban could be served while on duty with the Argentina national team. If he is called up for the 2026 World Cup, the 20-year-old winger will have to serve a two-match suspension there.

If that does not happen, those matches will carry over to next season's European competitions while playing for Benfica. In other words, the impact of the decision could extend into 2026/27, depending on the player's international situation.

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