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.
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.