Real Madrid have launched an investigation after a supporter was filmed appearing to perform a Nazi salute inside the Bernabéu before Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg against Benfica.
The club confirmed the individual was ejected from the stadium after being identified by security staff. In a statement, Real Madrid said they have asked their disciplinary committee “to initiate an immediate expulsion procedure” for the offender.
“Real Madrid condemns this type of gesture and expression that incites violence and hatred in sports and society,” the club added.
The incident came a week after Vinícius Júnior alleged he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during the first leg in Lisbon. UEFA is investigating the claim. Prestianni, who denies the allegation, was handed a provisional one-match ban and missed Wednesday’s game.
Real Madrid won 2-1 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate to reach the last 16, with Vinícius scoring the decisive second-half goal.
