Benfica lodged an official complaint with UEFA after Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde punched Samuel Dahl during the 82nd minute of their match in Lisbon. The Portuguese club claims the move 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 growing tensions between the clubs following earlier incidents involving racist abuse and post‑match comments. While it is unclear what sanction Valverde may face, the case could affect the second leg of the tie next week.