Otamendi’s behaviour in Benfica v Santa Clara gets people talking | OneFootball

On the last night, September 12, Benfica dropped their first points in the Liga Portugal Betclic, conceding a draw against Santa Clara in the final minutes of the match. Nicolás Otamendi did not come out looking good, with the Eagles' number 30 being directly involved in the play, however, his demeanor at the end of the match did not go unnoticed.

Involved in the play that led to the draw, after making a move that ended up isolating Vinicius Lopes, who scored in front of Anatoliy Trubin, the Benfica captain, minutes after the final whistle, was filmed visibly sad on the pitch of Estádio da Luz, where he was consoled by teammates and opponents, while also apologizing to the fans.

After being booed, along with the rest of the team, for the poor performance against the Azoreans, Otamendi was chosen to give the flash interview, where he immediately admitted the mistake of contributing to Santa Clara's draw in the final moments of the match.

“It was a tough game, where we couldn't break through. We had opportunities. Unfortunately, I take full responsibility for the goal. The team was calm. In a crappy play, the draw happened. We made a mistake. I take responsibility,” lamented the Eagles' captain at the end of the match.

In the 2025/26 season, only with Benfica's jersey, Nicolás Otamendi - currently valued at 1 million euros – has played nine matches, totaling 810 minutes: four in the Champions League, four in the Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.

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