Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism', says Tchouameni
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism"...
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Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni declared their 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Champions League last 16 as a win for "everyone who is against racism."
- The match was preceded by allegations of racial abuse directed at Vinicius Junior by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the first leg.
- Real Madrid also expelled a supporter for performing a Nazi salute during the game, reinforcing the club's stance against racism and hate.
- Vinicius Junior scored Madrid's second goal, with coach Alvaro Arbeloa expressing happiness for the player's performance.
- Arbeloa also confirmed that Kylian Mbappe would be sidelined for a few weeks due to a knee injury.
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