UEFA has officially dismissed Benfica\u2019s complaint against Fede Valverde, confirming that no disciplinary action will be taken following the controversial incident involving defender Samuel Dahl.<\/p>\n
The decision means Valverde will remain available for Real Madrid in their upcoming Champions League fixture on Wednesday, bringing an end, at least officially, to a debate that has divided fans and analysts across Europe.<\/p>\n
Benfica had lodged a formal protest after footage appeared to show Valverde swinging his arm while trying to break free from Dahl during their recent encounter. The Portuguese club described the action as \u201cviolent misconduct\u201d and argued that it warranted a red card, which was not issued during the match. In their official statement, Benfica insisted the incident was \u201ca situation worthy of a red card that was not sanctioned during the match without any doubts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite Benfica\u2019s strong stance, UEFA reviewed the evidence and concluded that there were insufficient grounds to open disciplinary proceedings. The governing body\u2019s verdict has sparked outrage among sections of Benfica\u2019s fanbase, who feel the decision reflects inconsistency in officiating standards at Europe\u2019s highest level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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