UEFA have rejected Benfica's appeal to lift Gianluca Prestianni's ban for their Champions League second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Benfica hoped that UEFA would allow Prestianni to play, with the Argentine having denied the allegation. Mr. Gianluca Prestianni remains provisionally suspended for the next UEFA club competition match for which he would otherwise be eligible." FOLLOW OUR REAL MADRID FB PAGE! I was never racist with anyone and I regret the threats I received from Real Madrid players."

Source: Daily Mirror February 25, 2026 18:55 UTC