Arrest made, ten individuals identified during police operation at Benfica-Sporting encounter

Security measures at the Benfica-Sporting derby in the 33rd round of the Portuguese Football League resulted in one arrest, with ten individuals identified, and one intruder on the pitch yet to be found, according to a PSP source, as reported by Lusa.

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2025 May 11 . 6:55 AM

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During the Benfica-Sporting football match of the 33rd round in the Portuguese Liga de Futebol, a... — During the Benfica-Sporting football match of the 33rd round in the Portuguese Liga de Futebol, a single arrest was made, ten individuals were identified, and the field intruder remains unidentified, according to information obtained by Lusa from a PSP source.

Arrest made, ten individuals identified during police operation at Benfica-Sporting encounter

In the Thick of the Action: Lisbon Derby Chaos and Arrests

Portugal's public security police (PSP) shared an update following the 1-1 draw in the Lisbon derby, where a fan was detained for an alleged hit-and-run attempt on a police officer, as reported by Lusa.

On top of this incident, which took place on Avenida António Stromp, the PSP singled out another 10 fans. Four were nabbed for traffic violations, three for possession and usage of pyrotechnic materials, and one for illegal banner possession.

Additionally, four others were apprehended for criminal offenses. Two were charged for brawls among fans, one for offenses against a Sports Event Assistant (ARD), and another for verbal abuse towards ARD.

The PSP also mentioned two individuals who were barred from entering Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, one for excessive blood alcohol levels and another for refusing to submit to the test.

Accused of a Hit-and-Run: Suspect in Custody Prior to the Derby

The PSP confirmed that the escort of Sporting fans from José Alvalade Stadium to Estádio da Luz unfolded without incidents.

Regarding the individual apprehended on the field after the game, the police officer shed no light on the suspect's identity.

With both teams locked at 79 points following today's draw, Sporting and Benfica head into the final round of the Portuguese title race. Sporting, currently the national champions, simply need to avoid a worse outcome against Vitória de Guimarães than Benfica does against Sporting de Braga[1][2][3][4].

Next Weekend: Elections, Eurovision, Football, and Religion.With elections looming, Portugal's contenders will be vying for votes, Eurovision songs will be crowned, football fans will be glued to their screens for derby action, and religious celebrations will fill the air[5].

What was the identity of the suspect apprehended on the field after the derby? The police officer didn't reveal it.
Despite the alleged hit-and-run attempt on a police officer during the derby, the escort of Sporting fans from José Alvalade Stadium to Estádio da Luz unfolded without incidents.
In the final round of the Portuguese title race, both Sporting and Benfica, currently locked at 79 points following the draw, will be battling it out against Vitória de Guimarães and Sporting de Braga respectively.
In addition to the fan who was detained for an alleged hit-and-run attempt, 10 other fans were singled out by the PSP during the Lisbon derby.
Four fans were nabbed for traffic violations, three for possession and usage of pyrotechnic materials, and one for illegal banner possession during the derby.
Two individuals were barred from entering Estádio da Luz in Lisbon for reasons including excessive blood alcohol levels and refusing to submit to the test, according to the PSP.