Benfica suspend five supporters for racist behaviour in Real match

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2026-02-28

London (PA Media/dpa) - Benfica have suspended five supporters for racist behaviour during their Champions League play-off first-leg defeat to Real Madrid earlier this month. Vinicius Junior was booked by referee Francois Letexier after putting Real ahead for what was deemed an excessive celebration in front of the Benfica fans and footage showed some supporters appearing to make racist gestures towards him. Shortly afterwards play was suspended......

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