The UEFA Disciplinary Commission has issued a firm decision following the incidents that occurred during the recent European match between Benfica and Real Madrid.
The young Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for one match as a precautionary measure after an investigation was opened into alleged racist insults directed at Vinicius Jr.
This decision follows reports written by the match referee and UEFA delegates, who reported unsportsmanlike behavior in the tunnel leading to the locker rooms.
Although the sanction is provisional, the European body wishes to react quickly to any sign of discriminatory behavior in its official competitions.
Benfica hopes to lessen the sanction
The Portuguese club hopes to present its arguments within the next 48 hours in an attempt to reduce or overturn the sanction before its next international match.
UEFA will continue to analyze video evidence to determine whether the sanction should be made final or increased. This decision sets a precedent regarding UEFA's speed of action in the face of such incidents.
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