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UCL: UEFA hands Benfica’s Prestianni six-game ban after Vinícius Jr incident

Friday, April 24, 2026

Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni has been handed a six‑match UEFA ban for his clash with Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, meaning he will miss the club’s next six Champions League games and weaken Benfica’s midfield options. The sanction underscores UEFA’s strict stance on on‑field

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni receives a six-game UEFA ban after a controversial on-field incident involving Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-uefa-hands-benficas-prestianni-six-game-ban-after-vinicius-jr-incident/