In a recent pre-match press conference for Real Madrid's upcoming game against Osasuna, coach Álvaro Arbeloa focused on the troubling racist incident involving Vinicius, who has accused Benfica's player, Prestianni, of repeatedly calling him 'monkey'. Arbeloa made it clear that such acts of racism should not be tolerated, whether in football or society at large. He reiterated the importance of taking a strong stance against racism, emphasizing that the episode in Lisbon should serve as a pivotal moment for change in the sport.