Vinicius earns Real Madrid 1-0 win at Benfica in match marred by racism row
Summary
Real Madrid won 1-0 against Benfica in a Champions League playoff, thanks to Vinicius Jr.'s goal. The match was interrupted due to a reported racist remark directed at Vinicius by a Benfica player, leading to an 11-minute pause as officials dealt with the incident.Key Facts
- Vinicius Jr. scored the only goal for Real Madrid against Benfica.
- The alleged racist incident involved Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius Jr.
- The match was paused for 11 minutes using FIFA’s anti-racism protocol.
- Vinicius Jr. has faced racial abuse in other matches in Spain.
- Real Madrid's captain and coach spoke out against the alleged abuse.
- The atmosphere became hostile after the incident, affecting the game's mood.
- Benfica's manager, Jose Mourinho, was sent off after protesting.
- Real Madrid holds an advantage going into the second leg of the playoff.
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