Vinicius Junior has said "racists are cowards" after the Brazil forward was allegedly abused during Real Madrid's Champions League win over Benfica.The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team - whom the Spanish side later claimed to have been winger Gianluca Prestianni - to the referee.

Vinicius Junior has said "racists are cowards" after the Brazil forward was allegedly abused during Real Madrid's Champions League win over Benfica.The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team - whom the Spanish side later claimed to have been winger Gianluca Prestianni - to the referee.