Racism case involving Vinicius: Gianluca Prestianni wants to travel to Madrid

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·20 février 2026

Racism case involving Vinicius: Gianluca Prestianni wants to travel to Madrid

Accused of racist insults against Vinicius Jr, Gianluca Prestianni wants to play in Madrid

Racism case involving Vinicius: Gianluca Prestianni wants to travel to Madrid

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While he has been under heavy criticism since last Tuesday, Gianluca Prestianni is not planning to hide.

Accused of making racist remarks towards Vinicius Jr during the first leg of the Champions League playoff between Benfica and Real Madrid (0-1), the young Argentine winger continues to deny the allegations.

🚨 Gianluca Prestianni pulling up a picture on his phone of a man in a cartoonish criminal look to tell his teammate Dodi Lukebakio that's who he looks like. Lukebakio repeatedly told the cameraman to stop filming. Just disgusting 🤮
– jeudi 19 février 2026

According to Record, despite receiving death threats along with his family, Gianluca Prestianni has decided to travel to the Spanish capital for the return leg if José Mourinho chooses to include him in the squad.