Real fans display banner after Vini Jr's complaint 👇🏽 | OneFootball

There was no mosaic, but there was a message of support for Vini Jr. when Real Madrid and Benfica took to the field for the duel this Wednesday (25) at the Santiago Bernabéu.

A banner with the message "No to Racism" was a response from Real's supporters to what happened in the first leg.

Vini Jr. reported being the target of racist insults by Prestianni, an Argentine forward from Benfica.

There will be no reunion between them as Ufa provisionally suspended the Portuguese athlete last Monday (23).

Benfica attempted an appeal to have him in Madrid, but the entity that governs European football rejected it already this Wednesday.

Coach José Mourinho is another absentee for Benfica due to his expulsion in the final stage of the duel on Portuguese soil.

Match Situation 🆚

Real entered the field already qualified - they have the advantage of a draw - thanks to the victory in Lisbon with a goal by Vini Jr.

Benfica will only secure a spot in the round of 16 in regular time if they win by at least two goals.

A victory by one goal for the Encarnado will ensure extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout.

Arsenal, Bayern, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting, and Manchester City were the top eight in the league phase and thus secured direct spots in the round of 16.

The first four teams classified via playoffs were Atlético de Madrid, Bodø/Glimt, Newcastle, and Bayer Leverkusen.

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