FC Porto let Benfica head to dressing rooms first at half-time

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·8 March 2026

FC Porto staff told their players to pause at the interval before heading to the tunnel.

According to O Jogo, the move was probably aimed at avoiding any verbal exchanges, with Benfica allowed to go first.

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The instruction kept FC Porto on the pitch briefly while Benfica made their way to the dressing rooms.

The moment came as both teams approached the tunnel at half-time.

No further details were provided in the report.

Source: O Jogo