The screening took place at Diecast, a warehouse venue, and was attended by staff who were not pleased with the club's performance this season. The season has been marked by cost-cutting measures, including the dismissal of 250 staff members and the removal of free meals at the training ground.

Manager Ruben Amorim showed his appreciation for his staff by paying for 30 of them and their families to attend the final, a gesture that was likely seen as a contrast to the club's treatment of its employees. The club's owners have argued that these measures were necessary to avoid financial difficulties, but the staff's reaction suggests that the cost-cutting efforts have not gone down well.