Benfica memories resurface during painful time at Porto - Nottingham Forest | OneFootball

Vítor Pereira’s return to the Estádio do Dragão was marked by a tribute before the Europa League match between Porto and Nottingham Forest. André Villas-Boas presented the Portuguese coach with a shirt, in a symbolic moment intended to recognize the work he did during his time with the Dragons. Even so, the tribute ended up taking on a different weight.

During the ceremony, a video was shown featuring some of the best moments from Vítor Pereira’s era at the club. Among the clips chosen was a memory particularly sensitive for Benfica fans. The images quickly sparked reactions, mainly because they revived one of the most frustrating episodes in the Eagles’ recent history.

The moment in question was Kelvin’s famous goal, the Brazilian winger, which secured the national title for Porto in the 2012/2013 season. The goal, scored in the 93rd minute against Benfica, remains etched in the collective memory. The image of Jorge Jesus kneeling on the pitch became a symbol of that dramatic ending.

In the context of a tribute, the choice of that moment may be seen by some as unnecessary and even provocative. For a club of Benfica’s stature, the memory of that episode is still associated with one of the biggest disappointments of the last decade.

. "I really enjoy playing in Portugal for Benfica. I’m happy and I feel fulfilled. I think it’s about enjoying whatever comes without thinking too much about the future and making the most of everyday life," she said.

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