Just before the restart, after a stunning Vinicius Jr goal, the referee stopped the game between Benfica and Real Madrid, with the Brazilian player quickly making his way off the pitch and sitting on the bench.
Fingers were pointed by Vini Jr at Benfica’s Prestianni just before the kick-off to restart the game. The Real Madrid forward ran to referee François Letexier who immediately paused the game.
The French official activated the anti-racism protocol, holding his arms aloft to form an ‘X’ while he figured out what happened and diffused the tense situation.
After speaking to both managers and a number of officials, and Vinicius Jr making his way from the bench to the pitch, the game was restarted around the hour mark.
What did Prestianni call Vinicius Jr?
Reports suggest that Prestianni called Vinicius Jr ‘monkey’, although these are unconfirmed at this stage.
likabpryz
83
racism will never end.The best punishment is to deduct points from the culprits team!
Jaobempsu
35
I'm a Barca fan but I stand with Vini Racism us not good Real Madrid should beat them
bwalyaalfred024
25
if u wanna get into your opponents head close em out so they frustrated or trash talk buh not racially abusing com'on this tears a person's soul apart... the player needed to be suspended
AceTheCreator
16
you can all f*ck off with your hate towards vini. he did the provocative celebration, and got his yellow card as punishment. absolutely NO need for racism. 🤷♂️
Ordju
14
My boy Vini is back
rohcimopsz
12
so celebrating a goal now is trouble