In the Super Cup, FC Porto did not return the guard of honour to Benfica, a habitual protocol gesture in Portuguese football. The Benfica team formed an honorary guard for FC Porto, but the Porto players did not return the gesture when it was their turn to do so.
This situation generated controversy in the context of the competition. The gesture of not returning the guard of honour was considered unusual and was the subject of media attention.
The manager of the Eagles, as Benfica is commonly referred to due to their red colours, did not want to comment on the Porto team's attitude. The manager's silence comes at a time of tension between the two clubs.
