Benfica question refereeing after António Silva penalty: "What's the standard?" (Video) | OneFootball

Benfica has once again publicly responded to refereeing decisions after the 3‑0 victory over AVS SAD, questioning the criteria used in the controversial handball incident by Leonardo Rivas which was not called as a penalty.

The Luz club shared a video on social media comparing that moment with another in which a penalty was awarded against the red team for a rebound off António Silva’s hand, and asked for an explanation regarding the double standard.

In the post made on the social network ‘X’, Benfica highlighted a play in which Sidny Lopes Cabral shot and the ball hit an opposing player’s arm, without the referee awarding a penalty. The Eagles recall another handball situation, in the match against Casa Pia, on November 9.

Benfica’s message was succinct and critical: “Against Benfica, it’s a penalty. In our favor, it’s not. So, what’s the criteria?”, the Eagles questioned, exposing their dissatisfaction with what they consider to be an inconsistent application of refereeing rules in similar situations.

With the win, José Mourinho’s team remains in third place, with 55 points, provisionally four behind Porto, who host Rio Ave this round, and three behind Sporting, in second place, who won away at Moreirense (3-0).

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