Benfica and Real Madrid in fresh controversy, UEFA decision out | OneFootball

The match between Real Madrid and Benfica, referring to the second leg of the playoff for access to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, held at the Bernabéu Stadium in the Spanish capital, continues to generate consequences off the pitch.

In the statement released by the body that governs European football, it is explained that the punishment may go beyond a fine if there is a repeat offense. UEFA also ordered the partial closure of 500 seats in the south stand of the stadium, a sanction that is suspended for a period of one year.

The match in question ended with a 2-1 victory for Los Blancos, with goals from Aurélien Tchouaméni and Vinícius Júnior, a result that secured the Spanish team's progression to the next stage of the European competition. Rafa Silva scored the goal for the Eagles.

when Vinícius Júnior accused the Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni of directing racist insults at him, an episode that also sparked strong media debate after the match

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