On Atlético v Benfica night, Diabos Vermelhos fan leader found dead | OneFootball

The Benfica universe was left in shock by the death of Sérgio Caetano, leader of the Diabos Vermelhos, the supporters’ group for Benfica. According to information released by the national press, the well-known fan of the Eagles was found dead in the vicinity of Estádio da Luz.

The news broke on the night of Friday, November 21, first reported by CMTV. Journalist Tânia Laranjo reported that Sérgio Caetano was found by the authorities inside a vehicle, where it became clear that he had been fatally wounded by a gunshot.

According to the same source, linked to CMTV, the leader of the Diabos Vermelhos had been missing since yesterday morning, after dropping his son off at school. The absence of the fan was likely noticed as the time for the match between Benfica and Atlético approached, in which the Eagles ended up winning 2-0.

Tânia Laranjo also revealed that the alert was raised last night, when a civilian spotted the crime scene while passing by and notified the authorities. At the scene, Sérgio Caetano was found lifeless inside the vehicle, with a firearm by his side, suggesting a possible crime.

CM, on the other hand, reports that there is a second member of the Diabos Vermelhos who is missing, but did not reveal their identity. At the scene, the PSP ended up calling in the Polícia Judiciária and the vehicle was eventually towed away by the authorities at around 2:00 a.m.

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