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Mbappe was furious at Estadio da Luz, calling Prestianni a "racist". |
The match between Benfica and Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz in the first leg of the Champions League play-off round ended with a 1-0 victory for the visitors, but the focus was on an accusation of racism. After Vinicius' goal, the atmosphere in Lisbon became thick with controversy.
According to Vinicius's allegations, Prestianni called him a "monkey" during an exchange of words. This occurred shortly after the Brazilian striker's emotional celebration at the corner flag. He danced, facing the stands and holding up his jersey. The referee issued a yellow card. That decision significantly heated up the match.
When the argument broke out, Mbappe immediately intervened. Television cameras captured the moment the French striker pointed directly at Prestianni and said, "You're a damn racist." Mbappe's reaction showed that he does not tolerate any discriminatory behavior directed at his teammate.
The two players didn't physically shove each other, but the exchange of words was enough to cause a commotion in the stadium. In the technical area, members of the Benfica coaching staff approached the Real Madrid bench. The atmosphere was incredibly tense. The match had to be temporarily halted for a few minutes to control the situation.
The intervention of manager Jose Mourinho and Alvaro Arbeloa helped to defuse the tension. The players were asked to remain calm. Prestianni denied the accusations, while Vinicius maintained his stance.
After a brief interruption, the match resumed and Real Madrid maintained their 1-0 lead. However, what happened at Estadio da Luz will certainly be scrutinized further. Because when football touches upon the issue of racism, the result on the field is no longer the most important thing.
Source: https://znews.vn/mbappe-noi-gian-giua-con-bao-phan-biet-chung-toc-post1628708.html
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