👀Prestianni set for Madrid move, Benfica take on UEFA | OneFootball

Benfica has decided to raise the tension in their tie against Real Madrid. Despite the one-match ban imposed by UEFA following the alleged racist insults towards Vinicius, the Lisbon club has included Gianluca Prestianni in the trip to the Spanish capital. This measure, supported by coach José Mourinho, is interpreted as an act of defiance and a show of full support for the Argentine player.

Player's Appeal and Defense

The Portuguese management has already appealed the provisional suspension, calling it unjust while the investigation is ongoing. For his part, Prestianni had a talk with his teammates in which he insisted on his innocence, declaring himself "very offended" by the accusations from Vinicius and Kylian Mbappé.

Security Alert at the Bernabéu

Although he will not be able to play, his presence in the stadium raises questions about his exact location, whether on the bench or in the stands, which could pose a security challenge given the hostility of the local crowd.

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