The match between Benfica and Real Madrid at the Est\u00e1dio da Luz took a dangerous turn in the 50th minute when French referee Fran\u00e7ois Lecq decided to halt the game and activate the anti-racism protocol.<\/p>\n
The incident began after Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior scored a goal and celebrated with his signature dance, only to receive a yellow card for protesting. Tensions quickly escalated when several Benfica players confronted the Brazilian star, and Argentine player Gianluca Prestini approached him.<\/p>\n
According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, as he approached the referee, Vin\u00edcius reported that Prestini had called him a “monkey,” prompting the referee to immediately make an “X” with his arms,a clear indication of activating UEFA’s anti-racism protocol.<\/p>\n
This action forced the refereeing team to officially address the situation amidst palpable tension on the pitch, highlighting the ongoing sensitivity surrounding racism in European stadiums, particularly in high-profile matches.<\/p>\n
Fans are now waiting to see what the official reports and potential penalties will reveal after this incident, which cast a shadow over one of the most prominent continental fixtures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The match between Benfica and Real Madrid at the Est\u00e1dio da Luz took a dangerous turn in the 50th minute when French referee Fran\u00e7ois Lecq decided to halt the game and activate the anti-racism protocol. The incident began after Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior scored a goal and celebrated with his signature dance, only to receive a yellow …<\/p>\n