Pedro Proença doesn't let Benfica off the hook after epic win over Nacional | OneFootball

Sport Lisboa e Benfica was notified by the Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), led by Pedro Proença, regarding the penalties resulting from their trip to Madeira. Following the victory against Nacional (2-1), the eagles were fined a total of 8,280 euros, a hefty bill resulting from the analysis of the behavior of the red supporters during the Liga Portugal Betclic match.

Hefty fine for behavior in the stands

The lion's share of this fine concerns the use of explosive devices. The Benfica SAD will have to pay 4,460 euros solely for the use of pyrotechnics in the stands of the Estádio da Madeira. To this amount, a penalty of 1,910 euros is added for throwing a bottle onto the pitch, described in the report as "containing an unidentified liquid."

Another moment that weighed on the Disciplinary Council's decision was the pitch invasion. During the celebrations of the winning goal, scored in injury time (90'+2), a fan entered Benfica's technical area, causing damage to the substitute bench structure. This infraction resulted in another fine of 1,910 euros for the Luz coffers.

Immediate agreement avoids larger fine

Interestingly, the fine imposed does not cover the physical damages caused at the venue. The report notes 48 broken chairs, a damaged door, and the substitute bench cover ruined. These costs were excluded from disciplinary action because, according to the punishment map, there was a verbal agreement with Benfica's security director for direct payment of these damages to Nacional.

With this disciplinary chapter closed, the focus now turns entirely to the pitch. After the hard-fought but fair victory in Choupana, José Mourinho's team prepares for the big derby against Sporting, which will be played this Friday at 20:15 at Estádio da Luz. Check out everything about the eternal derby.

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