Marítimo fans made Benfica play as if away. This is an unusual situation where the supporters of the Madeiran team managed to dominate the atmosphere normally associated with the Lisbon club.
It had been many years since Marítimo supporters were seen in the majority at a reception for the red-and-whites. This massive presence of Marítimo fans created a rare scenario in Portuguese football.
The Marítimo fans, known for their dedication and strong presence in away games, managed to reverse the usual support dynamic that Benfica usually finds at their receptions. This situation ended up influencing Benfica's home advantage during the match.
