Official Statement

Sport Lisboa e Benfica is unaware of any incident involving Toulouse fans at the Europa League match between Benfica and the French team at the Estádio da Luz yesterday, February 15.

The information gathered, in partnership with the responsible authorities, indicates that the opposing team's fans were directed following the plan, in direct coordination with the Toulouse representatives, and no setbacks were formally identified.

It's also worth noting that the 2869 Toulouse fans were able to enter the stand at the Sport Lisboa e Benfica stadium more than 10 minutes before the start of the match, after all the formalities had been completed.

It should also be noted, with particular relevance, that at the post-match debriefing meeting, held at around 11:15 pm, between Benfica officials and the UEFA Match Delegate and UEFA Venue Director, nothing negative was reported, and the organization of the match was praised, as was the reception given to guests and supporters of the opposing club.

Sport Lisboa e Benfica expresses its total commitment to defending a positive and healthy soccer environment and is fully available to collaborate in all initiatives that guarantee this objective.