Benfica lodged a formal complaint with UEFA following an alleged violent act by Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde, who swung his arm at Samuel Dahl in the 80th minute of the first leg. The incident was not flagged by VAR and the level of contact remains unclear, but the club has requested an investigation.
The return leg at Santiago Bernabéu will see both teams field key players, including Valverde and Dahl, with Real Madrid holding a 1‑0 aggregate advantage. A disciplinary ruling could add tension to the second match.