Benfica striker causes derby chaos, throws water at rival | OneFootball

Carlos Vinícius, former Benfica forward, was once again in the spotlight during the Porto Alegre derby between Grêmio and Internacional. In the early minutes of the second leg of the Campeonato Gaúcho final, the Brazilian took advantage of the medical team's entrance to create confusion.

Besides hydrating himself, the forward decided to deliberately throw water in the direction of some opponents, causing immediate chaos on the field and igniting tempers in an already naturally intense derby. The gesture ended up causing confusion among the players.

The episode occurred at a time when Internacional was already at a disadvantage in the tie, after losing the first leg at home 3-0 to Grêmio, a team managed by Portuguese coach Luís Castro. The provocation added even more tension to the match.

The video was quickly shared and commented on social media, becoming one of the most talked-about moments. The match ended in a draw (1-1) with the forward's team emerging victorious on aggregate over the two legs (4-1).

With the Benfica jersey, Carlos Vinícius – valued at 5 million euros – played 50 matches, in which he scored 24 goals and made 10 assists. The 30-year-old Brazilian forward won a Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup in 2019, while playing for Clube da Luz.

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