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Benfica file complaint against Real Madrid's Valverde for violent misconduct

Benfica have filed an official complaint to UEFA against Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde following a violent clash with Samuel Dahl during their Champions League tie.

Benfica allege that Valverde's swinging arm constituted violent misconduct deserving a red card during the 82nd-minute tussle near the sideline. The Portuguese club claims the referee and VAR failed to act on the incident, escalating tensions ahead of the second leg.