The former Spanish referee Iturralde González has discussed the legal ramifications that would ensue if Real Madrid chose to withdraw from their recent Champions League match against Benfica. The match was halted after Vinicius Junior reported receiving a racial slur from Benfica's Gianluca Prestiani, leading to widespread outrage beyond just the field of play. This sparked significant conversation about personal player treatment in sports and the necessary responses to racial slurs.

Reports indicate that players from Real Madrid contemplated abandoning the match entirely in protest of the racial abuse their teammate faced, particularly after it was alleged that Prestiani referred to Vinicius as a 'monkey', with French player Kylian Mbappe backing this claim. The atmosphere in the stadium was charged, prompting discussions about the appropriate measures teams and leagues should take in the face of such unacceptable behavior.

The Spanish media outlet Cadena SER questioned the potential consequences that Real Madrid might face had they followed through with the withdrawal. Iturralde pointed out that previous incidents in the competition's history suggest that resuming the match would have been the likely resolution. This situation emphasizes the ongoing struggle with racism in sports and the importance of standing against discrimination, whether through protests or by leagues implementing stricter punitive measures against teams and individuals who engage in such reprehensible conduct.