"Benfica" forward Gianluca Prestiani has become the center of a new scandal ahead of the UEFA Champions League (CL) round of 16 playoff rematch against "Real Madrid".
Oxu.Az reports that this information was provided by championat.com.
According to the information, the footballer was subjected to insults by local fans near the hotel in Madrid.
A group of "The King's Club" supporters directed abuse at the Argentine player.
Recall that an incident occurred in the first leg of the Champions League playoff stage match between "Real Madrid" and "Benfica". At that time, the winger of "The King's Club", Vinicius Junior, accused the Portuguese club's midfielder Gianluca Prestiani of calling him a monkey.
UEFA's Ethics, Control, and Disciplinary Committee has decided to exclude "Benfica" football club's Argentine midfielder Gianluca Prestiani from the rematch against "Real Madrid" in the Champions League round of 16.
It should be noted that the "Real Madrid" - "Benfica" match will be held today. In the first meeting held in Portugal, the Spanish representative won 1:0 and is closer to advancing to the next round.