Benfica fans outside the designated area for the visiting club were directed to the side stand of the Estádio José Alvalade, by indication of the authorities, reported Sporting, during the derby of the 33rd round of the 1st Football League.
“Sporting Clube de Portugal informs that it only sold to SL Benfica the 2,500 tickets scheduled for this Sunday’s derby. All the other tickets were exclusive for Club Members and non-members,” the lions explained in a statement.
However, several supporters of the red team appeared in the stands of the Estádio José Alvalade, in Lisbon, having been directed to an area close to the sector for which Sporting made the 2,500 tickets available to Benfica, for security reasons.
“According to the security forces, the SL Benfica fans who were outside the area designated for them were directed to the side stand. Sporting CP regrets the embarrassment, although it has nothing to do with the sale of tickets to non-members and opposing fans in the stands”. side stand”, underlined the ‘leonese’ coat of arms.
Benfica, leader of the First Football League, with 83 points, could be crowned champion this Sunday, in case of victory in the stronghold of its eternal rival, fourth classified, with 70, in a duel on the 33rd day of the competition , which is refereed by João Pinheiro, from the Braga association.
Source: TSF
