Left the Luz on a free, ended up booed by Benfica fans at San Siro | OneFootball

Diego Moreira came up against Benfica again at San Siro, in the Europa League league-phase clash against Milan. The night was marked by a moment of particular "tension" in the stands. The winger, who came through the ranks at Seixal, ended up feeling the reaction of the Benfica fans present at the Italian stadium firsthand.

The incident happened in the 70th minute, following a corner in Milan's favor. The ball ended up falling outside Anatoliy Trubin's box and found Diego Moreira completely unmarked. The player tried to make the most of the opportunity and shoot at goal.

However, the attempt went out for a throw-in and prompted an immediate reaction from the Benfica fans at San Siro. The play was met with a "hefty chorus of boos" from the Reds' supporters, who did not let the moment involving the player go unnoticed.

The reaction from the stands is linked to the way Diego Moreira left Benfica. The winger, who was developed at the Lisbon club, refused to renew his contract with the Reds so he could continue his career away from Portugal, eventually leaving on a free transfer to Chelsea in the summer of 2023.

So, even though several years have passed since the player's departure, Benfica fans have not forgotten the episode. The reunion with Diego Moreira at San Siro ended up providing a fresh opportunity for them to express their displeasure.

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