The Lisbon club reacted to the situation after the match with Real Madrid.

Previously, Real Madrid beat Lisbon's Benfica in the first match of the first round of the UEFA Champions League playoffs on the super team field.

The main idea behind this was not the football warehouse, but the incident that occurred immediately after the Los Blancos' loose ball, which scored Vinicius Junior at the start of the other half.

This holiday celebration of the guests provoked a conflict between him and the Argentine attacker of Benfica Gianluca Prestianni, at which point, as Vinicius himself stated, he sensed racist slurs directed at him.

Already after the game, the Brazilian commented on the episode on social media. . Lisbon's Benfica has now stated its official position:.

“Benfica will be positioned in the full spirit of efficiency, insight, openness and concern for the situation before the situation announced by UEFA today, in connection with the global outbreak of racism, now approaching the hour of the match.

The club clearly and unequivocally confirms its historical and uncompromising commitment to the values of equality, equality and inclusion, which are indicative of the fundamental principles of its foundation and symbol of which.

Benfica also repeats that it is strongly encouraged and confidently believed in the version presented by Grave Gianluca Prestianni, whose behavior in the service of the club has always been confirmed by the rivals, the institution and. The club is discrediting the discredit campaign of which the footballer has become a victim,” reads a statement published on the official website of Benfica.

The match between Real Madrid and Lisbon's Benfica will take place on February 25.