Benfica have filed a complaint with UEFA accusing Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde of violent conduct during the club's Champions League playoff first leg this week.

Real Madrid have confirmed that they "actively collaborated with the investigation opened by UEFA" following accusations of racist abuse being aimed at Vinicius Junior during the Blancos' Champions League clash with Benfica.

Vinicius Junior scored the game's only goal to put Real Madrid after the first leg, but the moment was immediately overshadowed by allegedly racist comments made by Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni.

Barcelona were incredulous for a second time in four days on Monday night against Girona, as they watched Fran Beltran’s winner go without a review from the VAR. It came hot on the heels of the

José Mourinho admits it has been difficult to cope with the fallout from "every aspect" of Benfica's defeat to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid has sent UEFA “all available evidence” of the alleged racist insult against Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League match against Benfica. “Our club has actively collaborated with the investigation opened by UEFA following the unacceptable episodes of racism experienced during that match,

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