Police intervene in Dragão boxes as tensions flare during Porto v Benfica

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·21 September 2026

Police were called to the hospitality boxes at Estádio do Dragão during FC Porto v Benfica after tensions rose in the second half.

According to O Jogo, Bah’s second-half goal in the 3-1 match prompted celebrations among some in the boxes.

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Froholdt then made it 2-1, after which nearby Porto supporters reacted.

Some attempted to breach the barrier that separated the groups.

Police intervened to prevent confrontations and to restore order.

Source: O Jogo

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