UEFA dismisses Benfica's complaint against Federico Valverde for aggression

UEFA has dismissed the complaint filed by Benfica against the Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde, a Real Madrid player, for an alleged aggression against a defender from the Portuguese team during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League tie played at the Estádio da Luz.

UEFA dismisses Benfica's complaint against Federico Valverde for aggression

TL;DR

  • UEFA rejected Benfica's complaint against Federico Valverde for alleged aggression.
  • The incident occurred during the first leg of a Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid.
  • Benfica claimed Valverde displayed violent conduct off the ball.
  • UEFA determined the action did not constitute a disciplinary infraction beyond the referee's decision.
  • Valverde will not face a suspension for this episode.
  • The decision comes amidst other controversies in the same tie, including an investigation into alleged racist insults towards Vinícius Jr.