"Benfica informed that it has suspended the memberships of five members following the initiation of disciplinary proceedings that led to the application of the maximum sanction stipulated in club's statutes, which is expulsion. An internal investigation initiated after the match between Benfica and Real Madrid, held on February 17, and the adoption of inappropriate behavior in the stands, of a racist nature, incompatible with the values and principles that govern the club."
"Benfica reaffirms that it does not tolerate any form of discrimination or racism and will continue to act firmly when behaviors undermine the values of the club."
"The Champions League playoff first leg was halted for nearly 10 minutes after the referee installed the anti-racism protocol following an allegation from Madrid star Vinícius Júnior that he had been racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni."
Benfica initiated disciplinary proceedings against five supporters following racist conduct observed during their Champions League playoff match against Real Madrid on February 17. The investigation identified fans making monkey gestures from the stands, prompting the club to apply maximum sanctions under its statutes, including potential expulsion. The match was halted for nearly 10 minutes after Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior alleged racial abuse from Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni, who denied the accusations. Benfica reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and racism. Real Madrid ultimately won the first leg 1-0 and completed a 3-1 aggregate victory in the return match.
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