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Real Madrid star walks off pitch during Champions League clash after alleged racist incident

Vinicius Jr in conversation with Benfica boss Jose Mourinho after the inicedent
Vinicius Jr in conversation with Benfica boss Jose Mourinho after the inicedent (Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
  • Real Madrid's Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica was interrupted by an apparent alleged racist incident involving Vinicius Junior, causing a 10-minute delay.
  • The Brazilian winger had just given Madrid a 1-0 lead shortly after half-time with a superb strike, but received a yellow card for his subsequent celebration.
  • Vinicius Jr then seemed to report abuse prompting referee François Letexier to activate UEFA's anti-racism protocol.
  • Commentating for Amazon, former referee Mark Clattenburg, said: “The referee is following the protocol for a racial comment that has been said."
  • After a brief period in the dugout, Vinicius Jr returned to the pitch, and the match resumed.

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