Benfica thank Gustavo Correia's performance with unusual gesture (Photo) | OneFootball

Benfica once again made headlines off the pitch, after the draw against Famalicão (2-2), in a match full of tension, in which the club in red showed strong displeasure with the refereeing and produced a reaction that did not go unnoticed.

Through social media, the Eagles announced an unexpected decision involving the man of the match award, which was "offered" to the team led by Gustavo Correia, in a gesture laden with irony that quickly sparked huge controversy.

Initially, the award had been given to Andreas Schjelderup, the standout player of the match with a goal and an assist, but the young Norwegian ultimately did not appear to receive the distinction in the usual flash interview held by Sport TV.

That absence was directly linked to Benfica's formal protest after the match, motivated by several decisions by the refereeing team that left the club’s hierarchy deeply dissatisfied, leading the club to opt for a symbolic and media-savvy response.

With this result, the club from Luz records its tenth draw in the league, in a match marked by several questionable decisions from Gustavo Correia’s refereeing team, something similar to what happened in the draw with Casa Pia on November 9, 2025..

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