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Aurelien Tchouameni hails anti-racism stand as Real Madrid defeat Benfica
Aurelien Tchouameni has described Real Madrid's progression to the UEFA Champions League last 16 as a victory for "everyone who is against racism" after a tense 2-1 win over S.L. Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night.
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Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni provisionally suspended for Real Madrid clash amid racism allegations
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for one match by UEFA following allegations of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during last week’s Champions League first-leg tie in Lisbon.
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Jose Mourinho claims Vinicius Jr 'incited' opponents in racism row
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has sparked controversy after claiming that Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr provoked both players and fans following his match-winning goal in Tuesday night's Champions League play-off first leg in Lisbon.
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Vinicius Junior slams ‘cowards' after racism storm mars Real Madrid win over Benfica
Vinicius Junior launched a scathing attack on racism after alleging he was abused during Real Madrid's tense 1-0 Champions League knockout play-off first-leg victory over Benfica in Lisbon.
Champions League: Real Madrid edge out Benfica as Vinicius Junior nets winner
Record 15-time European champions Real Madrid edged past Benfica 1-0 in a tense UEFA Champions League knockout play-off first leg overshadowed by controversy.
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho plays down rumours of Real Madrid return
Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports linking him with a sensational comeback to the Bernabeu, insisting there is no truth to speculation about a second spell in charge of the Spanish giants.
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