UCL: One thing disappointed me about Mourinho after Vinicius’ racial claim against Prestianni – Courtois
Sport UCL: One thing disappointed me about Mourinho after Vinicius’ racial claim against Prestianni – Courtois Published on February 24, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has revealed that one thing disappointed him about Benfica manager Jose Mourinho after Vinicius’ racial claim against Gianluca Prestianni. Vinicius had reported to the match referee that Prestianni made racially charged comments during the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 matchup against Benfica, which Real Madrid won 1-0. After the game, Mourinho implied that Vinicius’ dancing celebration provoked the home fans. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Ahead of the match at the Santiago Bernabéu, Courtois commented on Mourinho’s comments, stating he was let down by the coach’s justification of racism in relation to Vinicius’ celebration. “Mourinho is Mourinho, as a coach you will always defend your club and you will believe your player… but one thing disappointed me,” Courtois said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. “Mourinho was using Vini’s celebration as an excuse. You can not justify racism over a celebration”. Don't Miss UCL Playoffs: Lookman grabs assist in Atletico Madrid’s win over Club Brugge You may like UCL: Osimhen hasn’t scored in two matches – Buffon on Juventus, Galatasaray second leg UCL: Real Madrid will not allow Mourinho return to Bernabeu UCL: Osimhen named in Galatasaray squad for Juventus rematch Fresh wave of racial abuses rock football – From Vinicius to Fofana, Tolu Arokodare, others UCL: He messed up – Mikel Obi slams Mourinho over Vinicius racist incident Vinicius: No place for racism in life, you’re wrong – Emmanuel Adebayor knocks Mourinho