Gonçalo Oliveira breaks silence on Porto–Benfica incident | OneFootball

Gonçalo Oliveira publicly reacted this Wednesday to the incidents recorded during the Porto – Benfica match. Through digital platforms, the defender apologized, deeply regretting his behavior. The player assured that such an attitude does not align with the noble principles and values instilled daily by the Eagles.

"I regret the thoughtless act that led me to damage the substitute bench in the classic against Porto, at Estádio do Dragão. I do not identify with this type of behavior, nor are these the values taught to me by Benfica,” wrote Gonçalo Oliveira in a social media post.

After viral videos surfaced showing him damaging the substitute bench, the controversy quickly escalated. The Dragons announced a disciplinary action against the young Eagles talent. This incident, occurring in the heat of the Porto – Benfica match, which ended in a 1-0 defeat, forced the athlete to explain himself.

Gonçalo Oliveira is a gem from Benfica's youth academy

This season, playing for Benfica, Gonçalo Oliveira - valued at 2 million euros - has played 16 matches: 11 in the Segunda Liga and five in the UEFA Youth League. In the 1,395 minutes he was on the field, the young center-back, who is under contract until 2027, scored four goals and provided two assists.

Benfica's next match is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game will start at 8:30 PM and will be held at Estádio do Rio Ave FC (Arcos), in Vila do Conde, where the Eagles will face Rio Ave. This duel is part of the 18th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2025/26.

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