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Gianluca Prestianni has already given evidence in UEFA's investigation into his alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior, sources told ESPN.

Álvaro Arbeloa said the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior in Real Madrid's Champions League playoff at Benfica this week can "mark a turning point" on the issue.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Benfica boss José Mourinho made a "huge mistake" in his postmatch comments following alleged racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.

Vincent Kompany speaks about Jose Mourinho's comments about Vinícius Júnior suffering alleged racist abuse vs. Benfica.

José Mourinho admits it has been difficult to cope with the fallout from "every aspect" of Benfica's defeat to Real Madrid.

Brazil's Football Confederation has requested FIFA and UEFA hand exemplary punishments to those who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior

Benfica have filed a complaint with UEFA accusing Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde of violent conduct during the club's Champions League playoff first leg this week.

Real Madrid say they have supplied "all available evidence" to UEFA as the governing body investigates allegations of racism made by Vinícius Júnior.

Benfica have condemned the "smear campaign" to which their player Gianluca Prestianni has been subjected to following allegations that he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.

We had a very entertaining week of first leg knockout playoff matches in UEFA Champions League! ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.