Match report

Benfica Defeats Sporting CP 2-1 in Primeira Liga Showdown

Benfica
Benfica
2–1
FT
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Jul 25, 2020

Benfica held off their fierce rivals Sporting CP to secure a 2-1 victory in a heated Primeira Liga clash. The match was characterized by early goals and a series of yellow cards, with H. Seferović and Carlos Vinicius scoring for Benfica, and A. Šporar netting for Sporting CP.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Benfica 2–1 Sporting CP
  • • Goals: H. Seferović (28'), Carlos Vinicius (88') for Benfica; A. Šporar (69') for Sporting CP
  • • Benfica had multiple yellow cards given to Rúben Dias (20'), Gabriel Pires (22'), and André Almeida (72')
  • • Sporting CP received yellow cards to Luís Carlos (36'), Jovane (70'), and Wendel (77')

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 34 André Almeida (D)
  • 33 Jardel (D)
  • 6 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 84 Tomás Tavares (D)
  • 21 Pizzi (M)
  • 8 Gabriel (M)
  • 28 J. Weigl (M)
  • 11 F. Cervi (M)
  • 19 Chiquinho (M)
  • 14 H. Seferović (F)

Substitutes

  • 95 Carlos Vinícius
  • 61 Florentino Luís
  • 27 Rafa Silva
  • 73 Jota
  • 72 I. Zlobin
  • 97 Ferro
  • 17 A. Živković
  • 20 Dyego Sousa
  • 82 João Ferreira

Sporting CP

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 81 Luís Maximiano (G)
  • 14 Luís Carlos (D)
  • 13 S. Ristovski (M)
  • 72 Eduardo Quaresma (D)
  • 9 M. Acuña (D)
  • 37 Wendel (M)
  • 73 Matheus Luiz (M)
  • 90 A. Šporar (F)
  • 77 Jovane Cabral (F)
  • 20 G. Plata (F)
  • 35 Nuno Mendes (M)

Substitutes

  • 51 Tiago Tomás
  • 26 C. Borja
  • 10 L. Vietto
  • 16 R. Battaglia
  • 17 Francisco Geraldes
  • 7 Rafael Camacho
  • 98 I. Doumbia
  • 1 Renan Ribeiro

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    20' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Rúben Dias

    Tripping

  2. Benfica
    22' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Pires

    Tripping

  3. Benfica
    28' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Seferović · Assist: Rúben Dias
  4. Sporting CP
    36' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    Luís Carlos

    Tripping

  5. Sporting CP
    46' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Plata · On: T. Tomas
  6. Benfica
    66' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Seferović · On: Carlos Vinicius
  7. Benfica
    66' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriel Pires · On: Florentino
  8. Sporting CP
    69' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Šporar · Assist: T. Tomas
  9. Sporting CP
    70' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    Jovane

    Tripping

  10. Benfica
    72' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    André Almeida

    Tripping

  11. Benfica
    76' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chiquinho · On: Rafa Silva
  12. Sporting CP
    77' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    Wendel

    Holding

  13. Sporting CP
    82' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jovane · On: C. Borja
  14. Sporting CP
    82' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mendes · On: L. Vietto
  15. Sporting CP
    87' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Ristovski · On: R. Battaglia
  16. Benfica
    88' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Vinicius · Assist: Pizzi
  17. Benfica
    90'+1 Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Cervi · On: Jota
  18. Benfica
    90'+4 Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Vinicius

    Delay of game

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Sporting CP
Fouls 21 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 400 458
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 326 374
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ H. Seferović's early goal in the 28th minute put Benfica in the lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ A. Šporar's goal in the 69th minute narrowed the gap, putting pressure on Benfica
  • ▸ Carlos Vinicius sealed the win for Benfica with a goal in the 88th minute, ensuring a crucial victory in the Primeira Liga