Benfica players gave FC Porto a guard of honor before the women's football Super Cup match, a gesture of respect because the dragons are the current champions. However, the Porto players did not return the gesture, choosing to watch from a distance, without going through the traditional line of opposing players.
The moment generated some controversy on social media, with many users criticizing the attitude of FC Porto players. The guard of honor is traditionally a demonstration of sporting respect between teams, and its non-reciprocation was seen as an inelegant gesture.
The match took place at the Municipal Stadium in Abrantes and pitted the two main forces of Portuguese women's football. FC Porto arrived at this Super Cup as defending champions, while Benfica intended to win the first trophy of the season.
This type of fair play gesture is common in Portuguese sport, having been performed on various occasions by different teams in various sports, and is generally expected to be reciprocated as a sign of mutual respect between clubs.
