What happened in the Benfica dressing room?

Benfica's young midfielder, Gianluca Prestianni, apologized to his teammates for the off-field commotion but stressed that he was "deeply hurt" by Vinicius's accusations.

Gianluca Prestoni (left) during the match against Real Madrid.

The incident between Prestianni and Vinicius continues to cast a shadow over Benfica ahead of their away match at the Bernabeu in the second leg of the Champions League play-off on February 26th. According to Record , the Argentinian player proactively gathered his teammates before training on February 22nd in Lisbon to apologize for the repercussions following the Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Prestianni admitted that the past few days haven't been easy. He understands the intense media attention is putting pressure on the whole team, especially as Benfica enters the crucial play-off stage. The fact that the young player didn't play in the match against AFS in the Portuguese league due to a suspension makes the situation even more sensitive.

However, according to the source, Prestoni once again asserted in the dressing room that he did not utter any racist remarks towards Vinicius. He stated that he was "deeply hurt" by the accusations from the Real Madrid star, as they directly affected his professional image and personal life.

The tension therefore remains. Benfica will travel to the Bernabéu amidst an atmosphere that has yet to subside. On the pitch, they must find a way to turn the tide in the Champions League. Off the pitch, they face increasing public pressure.

For Prestoni, this is more than just a match. It's also an opportunity for him to put an end to his turbulent days with a response on the pitch.

Source: https://znews.vn/phong-thay-do-benfica-da-xay-ra-chuyen-gi-post1629419.html