Jhon Duran Sent Off, Benfica Reacts

In Round 9 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Benfica defeated Santa Clara 2-1 away, keeping their title-race ambitions alive. However, the tension that followed the match overshadowed the victory.

During the game, a verbal dispute broke out between Colombian striker Jhon Duran and an opposing player. The incident quickly escalated and players from both teams became involved. Following the events, the referee showed Duran a direct red card, sending him off.

Benfica's management did not accept the decision. The club argued that Duran was first pushed and provoked by the opposing player. According to the club, the Colombian footballer made no verbal provocation.

The reaction to the decision also reached head coach Marco Silva's post-match press conference. Silva questioned the red card shown to Duran, saying he wondered what the referee would write in the report. Silva asked why Duran had been sent off if he had done nothing wrong.