Benfica to seek disciplinary action against Porto’s Samu over incident with Alexander Bah | OneFootball

Benfica plan to seek disciplinary action from the Disciplinary Council against Porto forward Samu after an incident involving Alexander Bah in the Liga Portugal clássico.

According to Glorioso 1904, newly circulated footage shows the Spanish striker striking Bah on the back with his hand near the final whistle, sparking a melee involving players and staff.

Oskar Pietuszewski entered the fray, with João Palhinha and Borja Sainz also involved during the flashpoint. Referee Miguel Nogueira cautioned only Bah for his reaction. The game then concluded with Porto winning 3-1.

Inside Benfica’s dressing room, the act was received with particular discomfort. From their perspective, the contact went beyond what is acceptable in normal on-field disputes and merited a different disciplinary response.

Benfica have already filed several submissions to the Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation over incidents during and after the match. The club now intend to lodge another complaint relating to Samu, and the latest footage looks set to reignite debate.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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