The controversy surrounding Fede Valverde continues to escalate after Benfica officially submitted a complaint to UEFA following a heated Champions League encounter against Real Madrid.
The Portuguese club has raised concerns over an incident involving Valverde and Benfica defender Samuel Dahl, claiming the Madrid midfielder appeared to swing his arm to break free from his marker. Benfica believes the action constitutes violent misconduct and should have resulted in disciplinary action during the match.
According to reports from Portuguese media outlet Diario AS, Benfica officials have provided video evidence and a detailed account of the episode to UEFA, urging the governing body to review the footage and determine whether retrospective punishment is warranted. The club feels the referee and VAR failed to properly address the situation in real time, allowing play to continue without sanction.
The incident has sparked widespread debate across social media and football circles, with fans and pundits divided over whether Valverde’s movement was intentional or simply part of a physical duel common in high-stakes European matches. Some argue the contact was minimal and accidental, while others insist it crossed the line of acceptable conduct.