Famalicão suffered criticism from Rui Costa after the draw with Benfica in the I Liga. The Benfica president was suspended for 45 days by the FPF Disciplinary Council after criticizing referee Gustavo Correia. Rui Costa stated that the referee tried to prevent Benfica from reaching the Champions League. Additionally, the club's leader was fined 7,650 euros by the FPF Disciplinary Council. Benfica was acquitted of a complaint by the APAF, regarding a publication on social media.