Barça: the police had to intervene to calm tensions

FC Barcelona signed one of the most memorable performances of this Champions League season by winning 4-5 against Benfica, thus earning their ticket to the round of 16. This match, already legendary for its intensity and drama, however experienced a stormy end behind the scenes. Far from the euphoria of the field, tension erupted in the tunnel of the Da Luz stadium, where virulent exchanges took place between players from both camps, forcing the Portuguese police to intervene to calm things down, as the daily states. Sports World.

The police separate the two teams

Raphinha, Brazilian striker for Barça and key player in this historic comeback, confirmed having been insulted by several Benfica players after the match. “I respect everyone, but when they insult me, I respond. It was a heated moment, but that’s normal in football after such a match,” he declared on Movistar+. The incident could have degenerated if the police had not intervened to separate the protagonists. Despite these outbursts behind the scenes, this Benfica-Barça will be remembered as a magical evening, testifying to the mental strength of the Catalans.

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