Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for one match by UEFA following allegations of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during last week’s Champions League first-leg tie in Lisbon.
Real Madrid have suffered a fresh injury setback at a crucial stage of the season, with midfielder Dani Ceballos ruled out after sustaining a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg.
Vinicius Junior got on the scoresheet for Real Madrid but it was not enough to prevent them falling to a shock 2-1 defeat to Osasuna at Estadio El Sadar in LaLiga on Saturday.
Benni McCarthy believes Jose Mourinho should admit he "made a mistake" after his controversial comments following the alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's win over Benfica.
Real Madrid have received a much‑needed boost as defender Eder Militao edges closer to returning from a serious hamstring injury that has kept him out since early December.
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has sparked controversy after claiming that Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr provoked both players and fans following his match-winning goal in Tuesday night's Champions League play-off first leg in Lisbon.