Benfica and Porto complaints over Sporting 4-2 Santa Clara covered in France and Italy

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·5 aprile 2026

Benfica and Porto complaints over Sporting 4-2 Santa Clara covered in France and Italy

The refereeing row from Sporting’s 4-2 win over Santa Clara has resonated across Europe, with Benfica and Porto’s complaints drawing coverage in France and Italy, while Spain’s AS also noted the backlash.

L'Équipe reported that Porto and Benfica denounced a scandal and accused Sporting of being favoured by the officials. The French outlet also collated posts on X from Sporting’s rivals in the title race.

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Sky Sport Italia described a fierce climate in Portugal and an unprecedented controversy. It likewise highlighted Benfica and Porto’s grievances over the officiating in the match, which ended in Sporting’s victory over the island club.

Spain’s AS was among the outlets to pick up the story.

The focus across these reports was on decisions in that Santa Clara fixture.

Source: O Jogo