Published 16:09 IST, June 5th 2020
Benfica team bus pelted with stones by supporters, 2 players hospitalised after the attack
Two Benfica players, Julian Weigl and Andrija Zivkovic, were hospitalised after the club's team bus was attacked by fans outside the Estadio da Luz stadium.
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The Benfica team bus attacked news grabbed headlines this week after the Portuguese giants were held to a goalless draw against side Tondela on Thursday night. A number of Benfica fans threw stones at the club's team bus when the vehicle was travelling through the major motorway near the club's Estadio da Luz training ground. The Benfica players attacked incident left Benfica stars Julian Weigl and Andrija Zivkovic with injuries and the two were rushed to a hospital in Lisbon for treatment.
Benfica team bus attacked: Benfica players attacked after draw, rushed to hospital
The Benfica team bus attacked story shocked fans on social media as enthusiasts of the Portuguese club expressed their frustrations following the 0-0 draw against Tondela, who sit in 13th place on the Primera Liga table. The Benfica players were attacked after the game by supporters outside the ground who hurled stones at the team's bus following the frustrating draw. The incident left two Benfica players injured due to the shrapnel which hit them.
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According to reports from RTP, the 'Benfica players attacked' incident left 24-year-old German midfielder Julian Weigl and 23-year-old Serbian winger Andrija Zivkovic injured. The two Benfica stars were rushed to a hospital in Lisbon for medical treatment following the 'Benfica team bus attacked' incident.
Primeira Liga live- Benfica vs Tondela
The Primeira Liga returned to action on Wednesday following the coronavirus break. The Benfica vs Tondela game ended 0-0 on Thursday night and Benfica missed the opportunity to go three points clear at the summit of the table following FC Porto's 2-1 defeat against Famailcao earlier. Instead, Benfica had to settle for a point and remain level with FC Porto on 60 points, with a superior goal difference, with nine matchdays remaining.
The missed opportunity seemingly left Benfica fans enraged. A number of fans gathered outside the stadium as coronavirus restrictions stated that no supporters would be allowed inside the stadiums. It was the first game Benfica played in three months since the coronavirus pandemic halted football.
Benfica team bus attacked: Club terms attack as 'criminal activity'
Following the horror news of the Benfica team bus attacked, the club issued a statement in light of the events. The statement indicated that the club was deeply regretful of the 'criminal stoning' which took place outside the stadium. Benfica also stated that they will try to find the offenders of the 'criminal act'.
Updated 16:09 IST, June 5th 2020