Benfica player Sidny Cabral wanted to swap shirts with Vinícius, but his teammates didn't like it and he had to apologize
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Benfica Lisbon defender Sidny Cabral found himself at the center of an internal scandal after the match against Real Madrid.
Details: According to Record, the young player was forced to apologize to the entire team for his actions after the final whistle. Cabral’s request to swap shirts with the “Los Blancos” star striker Vinícius Júnior drew the ire of his club teammates.
The incident unfolded amid a highly charged atmosphere between the clubs. Inside Benfica’s locker room, Cabral’s move was deemed inappropriate. Seeing the negative reaction from his teammates and the management, the player quickly tried to make amends, explaining his actions as a momentary impulse.
It’s worth noting that the match itself ended in a 2-1 victory for Real, and over the two legs, Madrid triumphed with an aggregate score of 3-1.
Reminder: Real winger Kylian Mbappé is at risk of missing the World Cup due to knee issues.
