Benfica fined for fans' racism at Real Madrid game amid Prestianni probe

NYON, Switzerland -- UEFA fined Benfica on Wednesday for racist abuse by fans at a Champions League game against Real Madrid , whose forward Vinícius Júnior was allegedly racially abused by Gianluca Prestianni . UEFA's investigation of Prestianni is ongoing, and the verdict on a separate charge against Benfica for misconduct by fans at the Feb. 17 game in Lisbon was published Wednesday. Benfica was fined €40,000 ($46,000) for "illicit chants and gestures by two supporters," UEFA said. The club must serve a one-year probation period to avoid closing part of the Stadium of Light at a future European competition game. Benfica previously suspended five fans who were under investigation for "inappropriate behavior in the stands of a racist nature." Television images showed some fans making monkey gestures after Madrid's 1-0 win in the first leg of the Champions League knockout playoff rou