Controversy Over Uncalled Red Card in Real Madrid vs. Benfica Match

A former Spanish referee has reignited controversy by analyzing an uncalled sending-off during the Real Madrid versus Benfica match.

18 Feb, 12:20 — 18 Feb, 12:25

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both Yahoo and Independent report on an alleged racist incident involving Vinicius Jr. during a Real Madrid vs. Benfica Champions League match. The core narrative centers on Vinicius Jr. reporting racist abuse, prompting UEFA's involvement. Coverage is largely aligned on the central event and the key figure, though they differ slightly on the specific UEFA action.

What sources agree on

An alleged racist incident occurred during a Real Madrid vs. Benfica match.
Vinicius Jr. is the player who reported the alleged racist abuse.
The incident involved allegations of racism.
UEFA is involved in addressing the incident.

Where they diverge

The specific action taken by UEFA regarding the incident

Yahoo

UEFA has issued a statement regarding the incidents that took place.

The Independent

UEFA has launched an investigation after Vinicius Jr. alleged racist abuse.

Notable gaps

The specific individual alleged to have committed the racist abuse.

Covered by independent · Not in yahoo

The score of the first leg match.

Covered by yahoo · Not in independent

The venue where the incident took place.

Covered by yahoo · Not in independent

Information about the upcoming second leg of the Champions League tie.

Covered by independent · Not in yahoo

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Coverage Timeline

The Independent18 Feb, 12:20First to report

Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

Yahoo18 Feb, 12:25

UEFA issue statement over alleged racism incident during Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid

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Yahoo2h ago

UEFA issue statement over alleged racism incident during Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid

UEFA has responded to the incidents that took place last night at the Estadio da Luz during the Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in which Vinicius Jr. reported alleged racist in...

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The Independent2h ago

Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

Real Madrid will host Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday after Vinicius reported racist abuse

By Jamie Braidwood

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PERSPECTA

Controversy Over Uncalled Red Card in Real Madrid vs. Benfica Match

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Coverage Timeline

Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

UEFA issue statement over alleged racism incident during Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid

Read at source (2 outlets)

UEFA issue statement over alleged racism incident during Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid

Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

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