(FILES) (FILES) SL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni hides his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior who complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. UEFA banned Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for six matches on April 24, 2026 after a controversial incident in the Champions League clash against Real Madrid in February. The European football governing body said they had taken the decision to ban the Argentine "for discriminatory (i.e. homophobic) conduct", with three of those matches suspended for a two-year probationary period. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP via Getty Images)