Images have emerged of Mbappe repeatedly cursing while looking directly into Prestianni's eyes.

Images have emerged of Mbappe repeatedly cursing while looking directly into Prestianni's eyes.

18.02.2026 17:44

Footage has emerged of Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappe going to Gianluca Prestianni after the racism directed at Vinicius Junior and repeatedly cursing him to his face.

The match between Benfica and Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League playoff round was overshadowed by a racist chant scandal.

RACIST ATTACK ON VINICIUS JUNIOR

Real Madrid took the lead 1-0 in Portugal with a fantastic shot from Vinicius Junior in the 51st minute. The Brazilian player received a yellow card for celebrating excessively after his goal. During this moment, Vinicius Jr left the field due to the racist chants directed at him by Benfica fans. Referee François Letexier stopped the match.

"HE SAID MONKEY"

Upon returning to the field, Vinicius Jr ran towards the referee and stated that Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni called him a 'monkey.'

MBAPPE'S REPEATED INSULTS TO PRESTIANNI

After the incidents, footage emerged showing French star Kylian Mbappe, a teammate of Vinicius Junior, approaching the 20-year-old Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni and repeatedly insulting him to his face. It was seen that Mbappe repeatedly said to the young player, "You are a racist piece of s**t!" Prestianni did not respond to Mbappe during these moments.

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