Prestianni apologizes to his colleagues from Benfica after the accusations of racism against Vinicius.

Gianluca Prestianni, accused of racist insults against Vinicius during the Champions League playoff match between Benfica and Real Madrid, apologized to his teammates, discussing the situation in the locker room and assuring them that he remains determined to support the team. The incident triggered a UEFA investigation for "discriminatory behavior," and Benfica also announced its own investigation regarding two supporters who allegedly made monkey sounds towards Vinicius, thus emphasizing the commitment against racism both among players and fans.