Benfica fans clash at the Dragão, riot police step in | OneFootball

The interval of the classic match between FC Porto and Benfica, pertaining to the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, was marked by disturbances in the stand designated for Benfica fans, at the Dragon Stadium.

According to witnesses at the scene, red supporters were involved in confrontations among themselves and with elements of the security forces, leading to the immediate intervention of the riot police, who entered the visitor stand to restore order.

There were shoves and great agitation in the upper rows of the area reserved for Benfica fans, which necessitated the creation of a police cordon. The situation was controlled after a few minutes of tension.

So far there is no official record of injuries or arrests, but the incident led to increased surveillance in that sector during the second half.

At halftime, the game was tied at 0-0, in a classic of great intensity both on and off the pitch.

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