Benfica lodged a formal complaint with UEFA after Fede Valverde allegedly swung his arm towards Samuel Dahl's head in the 80th minute of the first‑leg Champions League tie. The incident was not flagged by VAR and the level of contact remains unclear, but the Portuguese club has requested an investigation.
The return leg at the Santiago Bernabéu will see both teams field key players, including Valverde and Dahl, with Real Madrid holding a 1‑0 aggregate advantage. A heated second encounter is expected.