- Real Madrid has launched an investigation following the ejection of a supporter who was filmed appearing to perform a Nazi salute at the Bernabéu stadium.
- The incident occurred before their Champions League match against Benfica on Wednesday, which Real Madrid won 2-1, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory to advance to the last 16.
- A club statement condemned the gesture, stating it incites violence and hatred in sports and society.
- This follows an incident in the first leg where Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr alleged racial abuse by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, leading to a Uefa investigation and Prestianni being handed a provisional ban.
- Real Madrid now awaits the Champions League draw, where they could face either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the next round.
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