After statement, Rui Costa lodges Benfica complaint with Liga Portugal | OneFootball

As promised in the moments following the Clássico, Benfica has already filed a formal complaint with the League due to the late entry of the Benfica fans during the match between the Eagles and Porto. According to reports, Benfica supporters only gained access to their seats when the first half was already nearing its conclusion.

As reported by the newspaper Record, the Eagles followed through on what they had stated in the announcement released moments after the Clássico ended, where they 'deeply regretted' what had happened to their supporters as they tried to enter the Estádio do Dragão.

In response to Benfica, who accused the local authorities of delaying the entry of their fans, a source from the PSP, in statements to the sports daily, clarified that the situation occurred due to a delay in the arrival of the buses transporting the red and white supporters to the stadium.

Regarding complaints, on October 9, Porto filed a request for disciplinary proceedings against Vangelis Pavlidis, for alleged aggression against Gabri Veiga. However, according to the same source, the blue and white club may see its complaint dismissed by the FPF Disciplinary Council.

However, the controversies do not end there. Following the action taken by their rivals from Invicta, the Eagles will respond in kind, demanding a punishment for Alan Varela. Nevertheless, just as may happen with Porto, Benfica’s request may also be dismissed by the Disciplinary Council, based on current regulations.

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