Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG
The Hindu
Vinicius Junior alleges racial insults after scoring in Real Madrid's win, while PSG stages a comeback against Monaco.
The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in angry scenes after the Brazilian scored a brilliant winning goal against Benfica on Tuesday (February 17, 2026).
Play was halted when Vinicius claimed he had been racially insulted by an opponent during Madrid's 1-0 win.
“He's been subjected to this a few times throughout his career and he's handled it excellently. But for it to carry on and for it to happen tonight, it's a disgrace to football,” Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold told Amazon.
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Vinicius had just whipped a wonderful goal into the top corner to give record 15-time champion Madrid the lead in the first leg of its playoff with Benfica at the Stadium of Light, He and his teammates celebrated wildly, with the forward dancing in the corner.
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