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Alexander-Arnold hits out at 'disgusting' alleged Vinicius racism

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Real Madrid players celebrate scoring in the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg vs SL Benfica at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. [FILIPE AMORIM / AFP]

Trent Alexander-Arnold hit out at "disgusting" alleged racist abuse directed at team-mate Vinicius Junior, whose wonder goal gave Real Madrid a crucial 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory at Benfica on Tuesday.

The game was stopped for more than 10 minutes due to a racism protocol after Vinicius accused Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him.

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