Porto fan filmed making racist monkey gesture towards Benfica supporters at Estádio da Luz | OneFootball

A Porto supporter was filmed making a racist monkey gesture towards Benfica fans during the 2-2 draw at Estádio da Luz. The incident overshadowed the Benfica v Porto clássico.

According to Glorioso 1904, footage from the stands has been widely shared on social media. The clip, captured near the away section, shows a man gesturing towards nearby home supporters.

In the images, he displays a picture of a monkey on his phone and imitates the animal in the direction of Benfica fans. The behaviour was racist.

The episode occurred during the match and has gained significant visibility online in recent hours. It has prompted anger from numerous users who condemned what they saw.

At the time of writing, neither club nor the competition organisers had issued an official statement. The game formed part of the 25th round of Liga Portugal Betclic.

Source: Glorioso 1904