Gianluca Prestianni booked after controversial Benfica v Braga clash | OneFootball

Braga shared new images regarding the alleged foul committed by Gianluca Prestianni. In the aftermath of the match in which Braga defeated Benfica, eliminating the Eagles from the League Cup, the Minho club made a social media post targeting the number 25 of the Reds and arguing that he should have been sent off.

Moments after the final whistle in Leiria, the club presided over by António Salvador took to social media, specifically their official account on X (formerly Twitter), where they posted new images that show the young Argentine negligently stepping on Ricardo Horta, captain of the Minho team.

“To the very last drop of sweat,” reads the post made by Braga. It should be noted that the Argentine was at risk of being sent off but ended up receiving a lighter sanction. However, according to experts who analyzed the incident, the number 25 should have seen the red card shown by João Pinheiro.

It is also worth remembering that Benfica failed to qualify for the League Cup final, losing the opportunity to defend the trophy won last season after defeating Sporting in a penalty shootout. The decisive match is scheduled for January 10, between Vitória de Guimarães and Braga.

Gianluca Prestianni — valued at 12 million euros — has been performing well on the field since his expulsion in the derby with Sporting. This season, the young Argentine has played 21 official matches, between national competitions and the Champions League. In the 747 minutes played, the creative player has registered two goals and one assist.

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