🚨 Real Madrid have handed UEFA evidence of racist abuse towards Vinicius | OneFootball

Real Madrid has taken action following the serious incidents that occurred last Tuesday at the Estádio da Luz.

The Madrid club has officially submitted to UEFA all photographic evidence and testimonies regarding the racist attacks directed at Vinicius Junior during the Champions League match against SL Benfica.

In an official statement, the Madrid club confirmed its active cooperation with the investigation opened by the European body. The aim is to identify and sanction the “unacceptable racist incidents” that marred Tuesday evening.

The Real Madrid Statement

Real Madrid C. F. announces that today it has submitted to UEFA all available evidence regarding the incidents that occurred on Tuesday, February 17, during the Champions League match our team played in Lisbon against SL Benfica.

Our club has actively cooperated with the investigation opened by UEFA following the unacceptable racist incidents that took place during this match.

Real Madrid thanks everyone in the football world for the unanimous support, backing, and affection shown to our player Vinicius Jr.

Real Madrid will continue to work, in collaboration with all institutions, to eradicate racism, violence, and hatred in sport and in society.

UEFA is expected to review the evidence provided in the coming days. Depending on the severity of the reported events, Benfica could face heavy financial penalties or a partial closure of its stadium.

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