It always happens with Vinicius — Jose Mourinho blasts Real Madrid star for provoking fans

Vinicius Junior was allegedly the victim of racist remarks during Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League playoffs first leg in Portugal.

The incident reportedly occurred after Vinicius scored the decisive goal, a sublime curler into the top corner. then celebrated energetically in front of the home supporters.

The match was halted for around 10 minutes after Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni approached Vinicius, lifted his shirt over his mouth, and appeared to say something, prompting furious reactions from Vinicius and teammates like Kylian Mbappe, who alleged racial abuse.

After the game, Benfica boss Jose Mourinho argued that Vinicius's celebrations incited the crowd, something that the Brazilian has been accused of in the past.

Speaking to Amazon Prime, Mourinho said, "Yes [he provoked]. I believe so. When you score a goal like that, you celebrate in a respectful way... You should go and celebrate with your teammates, not in the faces of 60,000 people.

"When it happens in so many stadiums, always with the same player, there is something wrong. A stadium where Vinicius plays something happens, always.

"I told him [Vinicius]: when you score a goal like that, you just celebrate and walk back... He's an incredible player; I love him. But if you score like that, you should celebrate respectfully."

Meanwhile, another Real Madrid star, Kylian Mbappe, has called for a lifetime ban for Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni, who appeared to cover his mouth before making racist remarks towards Vinicius.

Speaking after the match, Mbappe strongly condemned the alleged abuse and urged football authorities to take decisive action.

“Prestianni should never play in the Champions League again,” Mbappé said, according to Tribuna.

“We have to do something; we can’t allow this. I hope measures are taken.

"We have to set an example for all the children who look up to us; there are things we can’t accept," he said.