UEFA Penalises Benfica Over Supporter Misconduct in Champions League Match Against Real Madrid

Further sanctions for supporter actions cover a 25,000 euro penalty for items hurled onto the pitch during play and an 8,000 euro fine for deploying a laser device. Benfica's assistant coach Pedro Machado received a one-match ban due to unsportsmanlike behaviour.

Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory in the initial leg held in Lisbon, yet the February 17 encounter was marred by Vinicius Jr's claim that Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni aimed a racist remark at him, a charge rejected by both the player and the Portuguese side.

UEFA launched a probe into the matter and temporarily barred Prestianni from the subsequent fixture in Madrid one week later, during which Real triumphed 2-1 to achieve a 3-1 overall win.

Wednesday's disciplinary measures additionally feature a deferred mandate, valid for a one-year trial phase, requiring partial closure of Benfica's home venue for a domestic fixture.