Lukebakio leaves Seixal and Benfica fans make a gesture no one saw coming | OneFootball

The atmosphere outside Benfica’s training center in Seixal was one of excitement and closeness between the team and the fans, on an afternoon when the Eagles were backed by around 30 Benfica supporters, encouraged by the recent positive results that have left the team alone in second place in the league.

Amid that atmosphere, Dodi Lukebakio ended up being one of the standout figures, just a few days after being involved in a more tense moment against Moreirense, when he reacted heatedly to being substituted, a situation that earned him public criticism from José Mourinho.

Even so, through a video published by newspaper A BOLA, the Belgium international showed himself to be fully available for the fans, smiling and approachable, even getting out of his car to take photos and sign autographs, in a gesture that did not go unnoticed and symbolized a clear renewed closeness with the Benfica supporters present.

It should be remembered that, explaining that it was all due to the heat of the moment and the emotions of the game, he also left a clear promise — to repay all the support received on the pitch.

Besides the winger, Rafa Silva was once again one of the players most warmly received by the fans, maintaining his status as one of the most popular players in the squad, on an afternoon that ended with clear messages: .

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