Prestianni absence, Real Madrid star hails UEFA decision after Benfica’s 2-1 defeat

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·26 February 2026

Prestianni absence, Real Madrid star hails UEFA decision after Benfica’s 2-1 defeat

Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. According to Glorioso 1904, Aurélien Tchouaméni welcomed UEFA’s decision to omit Gianluca Prestianni amid allegations involving Vinicius Jr.

Speaking in the mixed zone after the final whistle, the France midfielder considered it the right call and a positive outcome for everyone.

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Prestianni had travelled to Madrid with the Benfica squad while the club awaited a ruling on its appeal to UEFA. He now awaits the outcome of the European governing body’s process.

Benfica’s European campaign ended on Wednesday, 25 February, with elimination in the Champions League play-off.

The Eagles now turn to the Liga Portugal Betclic as their only possible route to the Champions League in 2026/27. Their next fixture is against Gil Vicente on matchday 24.

Source: Glorioso 1904