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Benfica File Complaint Against Real Madrid's Valverde

Benfica have filed a formal complaint to UEFA regarding Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde following his alleged violent clash with Samuel Dahl during the Lisbon tie.

The Portuguese club alleges that Valverde took a jab at Dahl with a punch near the sidelines in the 82nd minute. They claim the act of violent misconduct warranted a red card, though VAR did not review the incident.

Despite Benfica's efforts to escalate the tension, it is unlikely Valverde will miss the second leg. The focus now shifts to potential sanctions for the match officials or VAR.