Benfica have taken another step in their ongoing dispute with Real Madrid, filing an official complaint to UEFA against the Spanish club's captain Federico Valverde. The complaint stems from an incident in the 82nd minute where Valverde appeared to punch Benfica's Samuel Dahl during a tussle for possession near the sidelines.
The Portuguese club believes Valverde's actions constituted violent misconduct that deserved a red card, though the incident wasn't reviewed by VAR. While it's unlikely Valverde will face sanctions affecting his participation in the second leg, the complaint further intensifies tensions between the two teams ahead of their next encounter.