Surreal! Villas-Boas says Samu never punched Bah, mocks Benfica | OneFootball

André Villas Boas reacted to the complaint submitted by Benfica to the Disciplinary Board of the FPF following the clássico at the Dragão, which ended with Porto’s 3-1 win. Among the incidents contested by the Eagles is Samu’s punch on Bah. The rival president does not see any aggression and speaks of a “little pat” from the Spaniard to the Dane.

“These are creative methods to find a way to get Porto players suspended for other matches. Obviously nothing is going to happen, these are acts that escaped the referees’ judgment. Maybe VAR did not have the images to properly assess the little pat Samu gave Bah. And it would probably have made little difference because it certainly would not have been a red card. Therefore, it is an attempt to put pressure on Porto’s players for the future. It is a new strategy on Benfica’s part that will lead nowhere and is a waste of time for the Disciplinary Board. Porto will obviously present its defense and move on. As for the rest, we are fully focused on the upcoming matches, with the Champions League and the trip to Marítimo, which is a difficult one. We have to quickly put the clássico behind us so we can focus on what is essential,” he said.

Villas Boas also addressed the reactions that came from the Benfica side after the defeat, attributing them to the natural frustration caused by the result. The Porto official believes that the impact of Porto-Benfica goes beyond the match itself and ends up extending the discussion over the following days.

“They are natural frustrations. The first came right after the match, with the press conferences and the disappointment that losing a clássico in Portuguese football brings for some people. Then there is a three-week break and, naturally, a Porto-Benfica, the biggest match in the Portuguese league, has an impact on people’s lives. People reflect on what happened from their own perspectives. Some savor the victory, others savor the defeat. It is a moment of focus and unity. Nothing has been decided yet, we have to keep showing our ability,” added the Dragons’ president.

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