"Benfica informed that it has suspended the memberships of five members following the initiation of disciplinary proceedings that led to the application of the maximum sanction stipulated in club's statutes, which is expulsion. An internal investigation initiated after the match between Benfica and Real Madrid, held on 17 February, and the adoption of inappropriate behaviour in the stands, of a racist nature, incompatible with the values and principles that govern the club."
"Play in Lisbon was suspended for 10 minutes after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr told the referee that he had been racially abused by Benfica's Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni, who denies the claims. Television footage showed some fans appearing to make racist gestures aimed at the player."
"Benfica reaffirms that it does not tolerate any form of discrimination or racism and will continue to act firmly when behaviours undermine the values of the club."
During Benfica's Champions League knockout play-off against Real Madrid on February 17, play was suspended for 10 minutes after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse to the referee. The incident involved Benfica's Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni, who denies the allegations. Television footage showed some fans making racist gestures at Vinicius. Following an internal investigation, Benfica suspended five supporters' memberships and expelled them, applying the maximum sanction in the club's statutes. Benfica stated it does not tolerate discrimination or racism. Prestianni received a provisional one-match ban from UEFA. Real Madrid won the return leg 2-1, advancing 3-1 on aggregate.
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