Benfica lodged an official complaint with UEFA accusing Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde of violent misconduct during a clash with Samuel Dahl in the 82nd minute of their Lisbon match. The Portuguese club claims Valverde punched Dahl as he tried to win possession, an act they say warrants a red card and a stricter sanction.
The complaint comes amid a tense rivalry after a controversial match that saw racist abuse and post‑match comments from Jose Mourinho. While the outcome of the appeal is uncertain, it could affect Valverde’s participation in the upcoming second leg.