violent altercation between Barça and Benfica in the tunnel

Last night, FC Barcelona made a crazy comeback against Benfica in the Champions League. Trailing several times, the Blaugranas finally won the match 5-4, with a goal from Raphinha in the dying seconds. The Brazilian, who clashed with certain opponents, was at the center of a violent altercation in the tunnel of the Luz stadium.

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Indeed, Relief explains that shouts and insults began to erupt in the tunnel between the Auriverde international and several Benfica players. Members of security from both clubs as well as the police had to intervene to separate the players, who insulted each other for several minutes. Raphinha returned to these incidents in the press. “I am someone who respects everyone, but when I left the field, some insulted me. I responded to the insults. I know I shouldn’t do it, but I responded to the insults. At the end we all warmed up. The Benfica players also got a little angry. They could have understood the situation, but they preferred to insult me. It’s something that happened, we were all hot, but it’s normal, after the end of a match like this, that it happens. Raphninha will not forget this evening…