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Vinícius goal sparks racial abuse claim, coach sent off
18 Feb
Summary
- Vinícius scored a remarkable goal, leading to accusations of racial abuse.
- Coach Mourinho was ejected from the match for his comments.
- A 10-minute stoppage occurred to address the alleged racism.
Vinícius opened the scoring for Madrid in the 50th minute against Benfica with a goal of exceptional skill. His celebration was followed by a serious accusation of racial abuse from Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni, leading to a 10-minute halt in play for UEFA's anti-racism protocol.
Coach Mourinho, who was also sent off later in the match, commented on the differing accounts from Vinícius and Prestianni, stating he couldn't definitively confirm the truth of the allegations. He reflected on Vinícius's talent but questioned his celebration amid the controversy.
Mourinho was ejected for expressing his view to the referee regarding specific player booking restrictions. He suggested a bias in how yellow cards were being administered during the game, referencing his extensive experience on the bench.
The alleged incident involving Vinícius has drawn attention, given his history of experiencing racist abuse in various stadiums, which has led to legal actions in Spain. The match concluded with these controversies overshadowing the athletic performance.
