Vinicius extremely grateful to Real Madrid teammate for his support after racism incident vs Benfica | OneFootball

Following the incident that took place against Benfica, it is natural for someone like Vinicius Jr. to go into a state of depression and anxiety, having once again been subjected to racism, this time at a stage like the UEFA Champions League.

However, as reported by ESPN, Vinicius Jr. is in good condition and profoundly grateful for the unwavering support he has received from Real Madrid.

Vinicius welcomes Mbappe’s support

The Brazilian superstar specifically appreciates the backing of his teammates, with Kylian Mbappé’s solidarity standing out the most.

This gratitude comes just one day after Vinicius formally accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of directing racial abuse at him during the playoff first leg in Lisbon.

Mbappe took immediate action by speaking directly with Vinícius after the match, promising to address the media regarding the incident.

The French forward kept his word, publicly confirming the racism complaint and strongly defending his teammate in post-match interviews.

Vinicius Jr. was once again subjected to racial abuse. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

This clear stance, particularly Mbappe’s immediate position while still on the pitch, has generated a deep sense of gratitude within Vinicius’ inner circle.

The incident occurred shortly after Vinicius scored the winning goal in the 50th minute, prompting a 10-minute pause in the match. Mbappe told the media that he and other Real Madrid players heard Prestianni call him a ‘monkey’ five times while covering his mouth.

Despite Benfica and coach Jose Mourinho arguing against the claims and criticising the Brazilian’s goal celebration, Mbappe firmly demanded that Prestianni face consequences.

Prestianni, who currently faces a potential 10-match ban, has denied the allegations on social media by claiming Vinicius misinterpreted the situation.

Meanwhile, UEFA has appointed a special investigator to gather evidence regarding the alleged breach of their disciplinary code.

Throughout this challenging period, the strong relationship between Vinícius and Mbappe has been evident.