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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Benfica team bus attacked news grabbed helines this week after Portuguese giants were held to a goalless draw against side Tondela on Thursday night. A number of Benfica fans threw stones at club's team bus when vehicle was travelling through major motorway near club's Estio da Luz training ground. Benfica players attacked incident left Benfica stars Julian Weigl and Andrija Zivkovic with injuries and two were rushed to a hospital in Lisbon for treatment.
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Benfica team bus attacked: Benfica players attacked after draw, rushed to hospital
Benfica team bus attacked story shocked fans on social media as enthusiasts of Portuguese club expressed ir frustrations following 0-0 draw against Tondela, who sit in 13th place on Primera Liga table. Benfica players were attacked after game by supporters outside ground who hurled stones at team's bus following frustrating draw. incident left two Benfica players injured due to shrapnel which hit m.
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According to reports from RTP, 'Benfica players attacked' incident left 24-year-old German midfielder Julian Weigl and 23-year-old Serbian winger Andrija Zivkovic injured. two Benfica stars were rushed to a hospital in Lisbon for medical treatment following 'Benfica team bus attacked' incident.
Primeira Liga live- Benfica vs Tondela
Primeira Liga returned to action on Wednesday following coronavirus break. Benfica vs Tondela game ended 0-0 on Thursday night and Benfica missed opportunity to go three points clear at summit of table following FC Porto's 2-1 defeat against Famailcao earlier. Inste, Benfica h to settle for a point and remain level with FC Porto on 60 points, with a superior goal difference, with nine matchdays remaining.
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missed opportunity seemingly left Benfica fans enrd. A number of fans gared outside stium as coronavirus restrictions stated that supporters would be allowed inside stiums. It was first game Benfica played in three months since coronavirus pandemic halted football.
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Benfica team bus attacked: Club terms attack as 'criminal activity'
Following horror news of Benfica team bus attacked, club issued a statement in light of events. statement indicated that club was deeply regretful of 'criminal stoning' which took place outside stium. Benfica also stated that y will try to find offenders of 'criminal act'.
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16:09 IST, June 5th 2020