Benfica legend Luisao has criticised Gianluca Prestianni for lying about what he allegedly said to Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's victory in Portugal on Tuesday night. The Champions League game was halted after the Brazilian reported racist abuse to referee Francois Letexier,

Benfica have said that Gianluca Prestianni is the victim of a "defamation campaign" while backing up the winger's claim that he did not racially abuse Vinicius Junior in Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Ahead of the second match of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie in Spain, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has told Benfica winger Gianluca

Vinicius Junior is said to have found Jose Mourinho’s response to the racism allegations that he levelled against Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni “repulsive”. Former Real Madrid manager Mourinho spoke with Brazil international Vinicius during an unscheduled break in play at Estadio da Luz.

The recent altercation between Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius Junior during the match between Benfica and Real Madrid has transcended the sports realm. Following the Brazilian's complaint of

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was accused of making a racist comment to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr while covering his mouth.