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The 2-2 draw between Benfica and Porto at Estádio da Luz sparked various reactions among well-known Benfica fans. The Classic ended up offering different interpretations, in a match marked by two very different halves, which also had an impact on the title race.

The comedian Luís Filipe Borges used irony to comment on the match: “It was a shame. Benfica with a midfield, a coach, and a president would be a different story,” he told the newspaper 'Record', also making a reference to the Benfica captain: “And it was nice to see the tribute match to Otamendi, with the two teams he shone for the most on the field...”.

For Gaspar Ramos, a former director, the game had two clear moments. “A game with two distinct halves, with Porto more competitive in the 1st and in the 2nd Benfica turning things around a bit, especially in the final part. The winner was Sporting.” Even so, the former director believes that “Benfica showed quality and can still have hopes.”

João Manuel Pinto, a former player, also highlighted the difference between the two halves of the match: “A good show with goals. Porto was very strong in the 1st half and Benfica very apathetic,” he analyzed, adding that “the 2nd was different, Benfica took some risks and reached the draw. It leaves everything open.”

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