Match Report
Benfica won 2-1 against Sporting CP in the Liga Portugal. Before the match, Sporting CP were 2nd in the Liga Portugal table with Benfica in 3rd. Benfica have the edge in previous meetings (2019–2026), with 9 wins from 20 games. Sporting CP had scored 89 goals this season (2.6 per game), Benfica had 74 (2.2 per game). Sporting CP's goals came from Hidemasa Morita (72'); Benfica scored through Andreas Schjelderup (27'), Rafa Silva (90'). Match stats: possession 61%-39%, shots 19-14, on target 6-5, corners 3-8. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Sporting CP meet Benfica at Estádio José Alvalade in the Liga Portugal.
Sporting CP occupy 2nd place with 82 points. Benfica, for their part, hold 3rd with 80.
The two clubs have crossed paths 20 times since 2019: Sporting CP have won 6, Benfica 9, and 5 have ended level.
Benfica came out on top: the game ended 1-2.
Goal scorers
Sporting CP: Hidemasa Morita (72') · Benfica: Andreas Schjelderup (27'), Rafa Silva (90')
Key stats
Possession: Sporting CP 61% · Benfica 39% · Total shots: 19-14 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 3-8