Just days before facing Real Madrid, Benfica listen to Prestianni | OneFootball

Gianluca Prestianni's life took a 180-degree turn last week and shows no signs of stopping. According to reports, the 20-year-old footballer gathered the Benfica team in Seixal, where he issued an apology to the group and emphasized that he is innocent of the racism accusations.

According to the newspaper Record, the Argentine winger expressed that he feels devastated and wronged by the accusations made by Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé, and believes that his name, as well as Benfica's, are suffering damage due to a situation that, in his view, did not occur.

At the same time, the 20-year-old player, although optimistic about the possible outcome of the UEFA investigation, feels that the suffering his family has endured in recent days may leave deep scars in the future. However, if the accusations do not proceed, the Argentine may file a defamation lawsuit.

On the other hand, Benfica has already started preparing for the match against Real Madrid, and with the game at Santiago Bernabéu in mind, Prestianni has already informed the club's officials that he is ready to play. His decision aligns with José Mourinho's stance, who continues to count on the number 25, despite the incidents at Estádio da Luz.

This season, playing for Benfica, Gianluca Prestianni — valued at 12 million euros — has played a total of 30 matches: 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,460 minutes he has been on the field, the winger has recorded two goals and one assist.

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