Real Madrid reportedly claim to have provided UEFA with “all available evidence” while the governing body looks into claims of racism made by star player Vinicius Junior.
The Brazilian states that during Tuesday’s Champions League knockout round play-off match in Lisbon, he informed referee Francois Letexier about racial abuse committed by a Benfica player.
Madrid claimed the player in question was Gianluca Prestianni, a winger for Benfica.
According to the Evening Standard, los Blancos have now provided an update on the disciplinary inquiry that UEFA announced it had launched into the circumstances at the match on Wednesday.
Real Madrid Release Statement
“Real Madrid CF announces that it has today provided UEFA with all available evidence regarding the incidents that occurred (on) Tuesday, February 17, during the Champions League match that our team played in Lisbon against SL Benfica,” a club statement read.
“Our club has actively co-operated with the investigation opened by UEFA following the unacceptable episodes of racism experienced during that match.
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“Real Madrid is grateful for the unanimous support and affection that our player Vinicius Jr. has received from all sectors of the global football community.
“Real Madrid will continue working, in collaboration with all institutions, to eradicate racism, violence and hatred in sport and in society.”
In accordance with UEFA rules, the game was stopped for 10 minutes when Vinicius claimed he had been abused after celebrating his Real Madrid goal. Vinicius went on to play the entire game.
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