Benfica Fined 40k for Racist Abuse During Real Madrid Match

Uefa confirmed the sanction for "illicit chants and gestures" after television images showed fans making monkey gestures following Madrid's 1-0 win in the first leg. The incident occurred when Vinicius Jr told the referee he was called a "monkey" by Gianluca Prestianni, leading to a nearly 10-minute stoppage. While the club faces a one-year probation period, the investigation into the Benfica player remains ongoing, with Vinicius facing a potential 10-game ban if found guilty.