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Vinicius Targets Benfica Player After Alleged Racist Abuse

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior accused Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during Tuesday's Champions League clash, forcing a 10-minute stoppage.

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal but the focus after the win was on the alleged abuse. He told the referee Prestianni called him a "monkey," prompting a 10-minute stoppage.

Benfica's midfielder denies the accusation. This follows a history of high-profile racist incidents against Vinicius in Spain, drawing support from teammate Kylian Mbappe.