A finale with insults, shoves, fingers pointed and red faces

Benfica achieved a crucial victory against Santa Clara, with Gianluca Prestianni playing a key role by assisting and scoring. The match ended in chaos, resulting in five red cards, including two from Santa Clara and three from Benfica. Coach Marco Silva praised the team's second-half performance after a challenging first half, emphasizing the need for calm and better decision-making. Despite the victory, the aftermath raised concerns about player conduct and officiating, with Silva calling for a review of the incidents leading to the expulsions. Prestianni's contributions were highlighted, but Silva stressed the importance of teamwork beyond individual performances.