Real Madrid provide ‘all available evidence’ to UEFA in Vinicius racism case

UEFA said on Wednesday it had opened a disciplinary investigation into events at the match, and Real have now issued an update.

Real Madrid say they have submitted all available evidence to UEFA regarding an allegation of racism made by their striker Vinicius Junior. Pic: Pedro Rocha/AP

Real Madrid say they have supplied “all available evidence” to UEFA as the governing body investigates allegations of racism made by their forward Vinicius Junior.

The Brazilian says he reported racial abuse by a Benfica player to referee Francois Letexier during Tuesday’s Champions League knockout round play-off tie in Lisbon.