Benfica lodged an official complaint with UEFA after Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde allegedly punched Samuel Dahl during the 82nd minute of their 2-1 loss in Lisbon. The Portuguese side claims Valverde's arm swing was a clear act of violent misconduct that should have warranted a red card, but the incident was not reviewed by VAR.
The complaint comes amid a tense rivalry following racist abuse allegations and post‑match comments. While the outcome of the appeal is uncertain, it could lead to sanctions against Valverde or the match officials, and it sets the stage for a highly charged second leg next week.