Clashes erupt. Police disperse Benfica fans near the Bernabeu
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Real Madrid and Benfica are preparing for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie, but tensions have already boiled over ahead of kick-off, leading to clashes.
Details: According to El Chiringuito TV, police moved in to disperse Benfica supporters near the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Moreover, several fans of the Portuguese side reportedly required medical assistance.
We previously reported that Benfica lost their appeal against Prestianni’s suspension. He will definitively miss the showdown with Real Madrid.
Recall: Real Madrid have also published their full squad list for the match against Benfica. To the great disappointment of the Galacticos faithful, the bad news has been confirmed: 27-year-old forward Kylian Mbappe will not feature in tonight’s game.
