Famalicão 2-2 Benfica controversy goes global amid anger at officiating | OneFootball

The 2-2 draw between Famalicão and Benfica has ignited major controversy beyond Portugal, with attention on a day Porto confirmed the championship shifting to events in Minho.

According to Marca, Benfica were filled with rage after the finale, and the paper said the match stirred more debate about officiating than standings impact, even calling it a scandal in Portugal.

Benfica’s social media response was pointed, naming the refereeing team led by Gustavo Correia as player of the match, a post that went viral and further fuelled the argument.

After full time, Rui Costa expressed anger, saying the referee tried to stop Benfica reaching the Champions League and that the official came to harm the club.

The fallout has given the fixture a wider dimension, not only for the 2-2 scoreline but for the media attention and intense reactions still dominating Portuguese football discussion.

Source: Glorioso 1904