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UEFA boss Gianni Infantino calls for red cards for players covering mouths
UEFA president Gianni Infantino has called for players who cover their mouth in on-pitch confrontations to be sent off.
FIFA plan to combat mouth-covering after Vinícius Jr. incident
Consultations will be held about measures to combat players covering their mouth when confronting opponents during matches, it was announced on Saturday.
Benfica suspend 5 fans for racist behaviour vs. Real Madrid
Benfica suspended five supporters after an investigation found they engaged in behaviour of a "racist nature" in the club's match with Real Madrid.
Benfica's Cabral didn't swap shirts with Vinícius Jr. with fears of 'internal problems'
Benfica right-back Sidny Lopes Cabral had a change of heart and did not swap jerseys with Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior after Wednesday's Champions League encounter because of fears it might lead to "internal problems" in his squad.
Benfica deny report Prestianni admitted racist abuse of Vini
Benfica have categorically denied that Gianluca Prestianni admitted to his teammates he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.
Arbeloa: It was a joy to see Vinícius Júnior dancing again vs. Benfica
Alvaro Arbeloa reacts to Vinícius Júnior's goal against Benfica and speaks about Kylian Mbappé's fitness.
Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid top Benfica to reach UCL last 16
Vinícius Júnior's 80th-minute winner seals Real Madrid's fiery 3-1 aggregate victory over Benfica to claim a spot in the Champions League round of 16.
Burley: Real Madrid don't look like they can win the Champions League
Craig Burley assesses Real Madrid's Champions League hopes after their second leg playoff win over Benfica.
Real Madrid get past Benfica to reach UCL last 16
With the winning goal and another corner-flag dance, Vinícius Júnior fittingly had the final say in an emotionally charged rematch with Benfica to guide Real Madrid into the round of 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica: Vinícius Júnior guides Real Madrid into Round of 16 - as it happened
Vinícius Júnior scored a poignant goal against Benfica to help guide Real Madrid into the Champions League round of 16 for the 23rd straight season.
Liga Portugal Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 24 | +39 | 65 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 24 | +50 | 61 |
| 3 | Benfica | 23 | +36 | 55 |
| 4 | Braga | 24 | +27 | 45 |
| 5 | Gil Vicente | 23 | +13 | 40 |
| 6 | FC Famalicao | 23 | +8 | 35 |
| 7 | Moreirense | 24 | -4 | 34 |
| 8 | Estoril | 24 | +4 | 33 |
| 9 | Vitória de Guimar.. | 24 | -7 | 32 |
| 10 | Alverca | 24 | -15 | 27 |
| 11 | Arouca | 24 | -20 | 26 |
| 12 | Estrela | 24 | -15 | 24 |
| 13 | Casa Pia | 24 | -18 | 23 |
| 14 | C.D. Nacional | 24 | -8 | 21 |
| 15 | Rio Ave | 23 | -21 | 20 |
| 16 | Tondela | 24 | -19 | 19 |
| 17 | Santa Clara | 24 | -11 | 19 |
| 18 | AVS | 24 | -39 | 9 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Vangelis Pavli.. | 20 | 23 | 4 |
| 15 | Sidny Cabral | 6 | 22 | 5 |
| 10 | Georgiy Sudako.. | 4 | 19 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Sidny Cabral | 5 | 22 | 6 |
| 14 | Vangelis Pavli.. | 4 | 23 | 20 |
| 18 | Leandro Barrei.. | 3 | 21 | 1 |