Real Madrid Officially Moves in the Racism Crisis Against Vinicius
February 19, 2026167 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes

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Real Madrid announced that it has submitted all available evidence to UEFA regarding the racist abuses faced by its Brazilian star Vinicius Junior during the match against Benfica in the Champions League.
Full cooperation with the investigation
The royal club confirmed in its statement that it is fully cooperating with the investigation opened by UEFA, emphasizing its firm rejection of any racist behavior on the pitch, and appreciating the broad support received by the player from various components of global football.
Details of the incident on the pitch
The match, officiated by referee François Letexier, experienced a temporary stoppage after Vinicius complained about abuses allegedly directed at him by Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni.
Vinicius had scored the only winning goal for Real Madrid in the match, part of the first leg of the playoff qualifying for the round of 16.
Decisive message
Real Madrid concluded its statement by confirming its continued work with the relevant authorities to combat racism and hatred in sports, in a stance that reflects an official escalation against any violations affecting its players.