Aursnes imitated Hjulmand in the middle of the derby and the moment went viral

Aursnes imitated Hjulmand in the middle of the derby and the moment went viral

The classic between SL Benfica and Sporting CP, which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Reds, was marked by an unusual episode that only gained prominence later.

In the 37th minute, referee João Pinheiro showed Morten Hjulmand a yellow card. The Leo midfielder reacted immediately with protests, raising his arms in a sign of protest.

Up close, Fredrik Aursnes began applauding the referee’s decision and, soon after, ironically imitated Hjulmand’s gestures, also raising his arms, in a moment interpreted as provocation.

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