Benfica has lodged an official complaint with UEFA against Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde, alleging a violent punch on Samuel Dahl during the 82nd minute of their Lisbon clash. The club claims Valverde's arm swing was a clear act of violent misconduct and was not reviewed by VAR.
While the outcome of the appeal remains uncertain, the complaint could lead to a sanction for Valverde or the match officials, and it sets the stage for a tense second leg next week.