"The Appeals Body has taken today the following decision: The appeal lodged by SL Benfica is dismissed. Consequently, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body's decision of 23 February 2026 is confirmed. Mr. Gianluca Prestianni remains provisionally suspended for the next UEFA club competition match for which he would otherwise be eligible."
"Prestianni is accused of using a racial slur against Madrid's Vinicius Jr in the first leg of the Champions League play-off last week in Lisbon. The Portuguese club launched the appeal immediately after UEFA announced they had sanctioned the Argentine, who has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, for the prima facie violation of Article 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations related to discriminatory behaviour."
"UEFA confirmed to 101greatgoals.com yesterday that the 20-year-old would be able to enter the Benfica dressing room before and after the game, and sit in the stands. He won't, however, be able to sit on the bench. That opens up the possibility of Prestianni and Vinicius Jr potentially coming face to face in the tunnel area."
UEFA's Appeals Body rejected Benfica's appeal against Gianluca Prestianni's provisional suspension for alleged discriminatory conduct. The Argentine player faces a one-game ban for a prima facie violation of Article 14 of UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, accused of using a racial slur against Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during the Champions League play-off first leg in Lisbon. Prestianni denies wrongdoing and will miss tonight's match against Real Madrid. UEFA permits him to enter the dressing room and sit in the stands but prohibits him from the bench. Benfica maintains Prestianni's innocence and has supported him throughout the disciplinary process.
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