Real Madrid is grappling with a wave of problems following their Champions League return leg. Alongside injuries to key players, including Kylian Mbappé and Raúl Asencio, the club must respond to a racist scandal caused by one of its members. Simultaneously, a dispute continues regarding the behavior of Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who was accused of insulting Vinícius Júnior, sparking an international debate about hatred in football.

Harsh Penalties for Nazism

Real Madrid expelled a member for a Nazi salute, distancing itself from radical behavior in the stands.

Kylian Mbappé's Injury

The French striker is sidelined for fourteen days, creating a gap in the attack ahead of key league matches.

Dispute Over Prestianni

Benfica denies racism by their player, admitting only to an insult of a homophobic nature.

The match at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu became the source of a deep image and squad crisis for both clubs. The greatest outrage was caused by an incident involving a Real Madrid member who performed a Nazi salute in front of cameras. The authorities of the "Royals" immediately suspended the perpetrator and initiated the procedure for his definitive expulsion from the socio structures. The man attempted a ludicrous defense in the media, citing having adopted children of a different skin color, but the club remained steadfast, considering it a breach of the organization's fundamental ethical principles. Since the 1990s, European stadiums have been struggling with the return of radical symbolism, which forced UEFA to introduce restrictive monitoring systems and penalties, including closing stands for repeat offenses in promoting hatred.Parallel tension surrounds Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica. Although some media claimed the player admitted to calling Vinícius Júnior a "monkey", the Portuguese club firmly denied these reports. According to the official version, Prestianni only admitted to using a homophobic slur, categorically rejecting accusations of racism. This incident divided public opinion; Neymar publicly supported his national team colleague, celebrating a goal in his style, while some journalists, like Joan Poquí from TV3, accuse the Brazilian of being a "caricature of a person" who does not contribute to the fight against racism but ridicules it. 14 dni — Kylian Mbappé's playing break will lastThe sporting situation for Real has significantly worsened despite their advancement. Kylian Mbappé is out indefinitely due to a knee injury, with the staff suggesting a longer break than initially assumed, and the medical staff also confirmed Raúl Asencio's absence for the match against Getafe. The young defender suffers from a painful neck spasm after a dangerous fall in the match against Benfica. The problems are compounded by the chaos surrounding José Mourinho, who watched the match from a "secret location" in Madrid due to a suspension, which the Spanish press interpreted as an attempt at excessive staging of his presence.

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Mentioned People

  • Vinícius Júnior — Brazilian Real Madrid footballer, main target of racist attacks.
  • Gianluca Prestianni — Argentine Benfica footballer accused of using a racist epithet.
  • Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid star who suffered a knee injury ruling him out of play.
  • José Mourinho — Manager suspended by UEFA, watching the match from hiding.
  • Raúl Asencio — Real Madrid defender ruled out of play due to a neck injury.