Benfica believes Fede Valverde should have been sent off for throwing a punch at Samuel Dahl during the 83rd minute of Tuesday's match. The club has officially referred the incident to UEFA, requesting a retrospective ban for the Real Madrid star. Former referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez also stated that the action warranted a red card.
However, it is unlikely that UEFA will sanction Valverde, as overturning a referee's decision based on this criteria is rare. The governing body will still review the footage to determine if disciplinary action is necessary against the Uruguayan.