Benfica-Real Madrid row could leave Prestianni facing lengthy ban | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni risks a severe sanction after the Benfica-Real Madrid clash. The No 25 has been accused of racially abusing Vinicius Jr., whose strike secured victory for Real Madrid.

It happened minutes after the goal. Following celebrations considered provocative, Real’s No 7 exchanged words with Prestianni, then told referee François Letexier that the Argentine called him a monkey.

UEFA is now obliged to open an investigation to establish what occurred at Estádio da Luz. If the allegation is upheld, Prestianni could face significant punishment.

Under UEFA regulations, confirmed racist conduct by the 20-year-old would carry a minimum ban of 10 games, and potentially more.

This season, Prestianni, valued at €12 million, has played 30 times for Benfica, 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, two in the Taça de Portugal, two in the Taça da Liga and one in the Supertaça. In 1,460 minutes he has two goals and one assist.

Source: Glorioso 1904