Benfica are seeking action against Valverde for an incident that occurred in the 82nd minute of their Champions League tie. The Portuguese club claims Valverde took a punch at their player Samuel Dahl while both were tussling for possession near the sidelines, an act they believe warranted a red card but went unreviewed by VAR officials.
The complaint adds to the mounting tension between the two clubs following their first-leg encounter, which was already marred by controversy including racist allegations and post-match comments from Jose Mourinho. While it's unlikely Valverde will be suspended for the second leg, the incident further sets the stage for what promises to be a highly charged rematch next week.