Match report

Benfica and FC Porto Draw 2-2 in Primeira Liga Clash

Benfica
Benfica
2–2
FT
FC Porto
FC Porto
Mar 8, 2026

In a tightly contested match of the Primeira Liga, Benfica held off FC Porto to draw 2-2. FC Porto took an early lead through a brace from V. Froholdt and O. Pietuszewski, but Benfica fought back with goals from Andreas Schjelderup and L. Barreiro. Both teams displayed strong defensive resolve, making it a memorable encounter.

Key Facts

  • • FC Porto led 2-0 with goals from V. Froholdt (10') and O. Pietuszewski (40')
  • • Benfica responded with goals from Andreas Schjelderup (69') and L. Barreiro (88')
  • • FC Porto's G. Veiga and Pepê Aquino were substituted at half-time due to yellow cards
  • • Benfica's Nicolás Otamendi was replaced by António Silva in the second half

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Trubin (G)
  • 17 A. Dedic (D)
  • 44 T. Araujo (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 26 S. Dahl (D)
  • 20 R. Rios (M)
  • 5 E. Barrenechea (M)
  • 25 G. Prestianni (M)
  • 27 Rafa Silva (M)
  • 21 A. Schjelderup (M)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 S. Soares
  • 18 L. Barreiro
  • 9 F. Ivanovic
  • 16 Manu
  • 72 Anisio
  • 11 D. Lukebakio
  • 6 A. Bah
  • 10 G. Sudakov
  • 4 A. Silva

FC Porto

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Costa (G)
  • 20 A. Costa (D)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 4 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 52 M. Fernandes (D)
  • 8 V. Froholdt (M)
  • 22 A. Varela (M)
  • 10 G. Veiga (M)
  • 11 Pepê (F)
  • 27 D. Gul (F)
  • 77 O. Pietuszewski (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Claudio Ramos
  • 3 Thiago Silva
  • 42 S. Fofana
  • 13 P. Rosario
  • 74 F. Moura
  • 29 T. Moffi
  • 17 B. Sainz
  • 86 R. Mora
  • 7 William Gomes

Timeline

  1. FC Porto
    10' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Froholdt
  2. FC Porto
    26' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Pepê Aquino

    Foul

  3. FC Porto
    35' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    G. Veiga

    Argument

  4. FC Porto
    40' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Pietuszewski · Assist: G. Veiga
  5. FC Porto
    45'+5 FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Diogo Costa

    Time wasting

  6. FC Porto
    46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Veiga · On: S. Fofana
  7. FC Porto
    46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pepê Aquino · On: William Gomes
  8. FC Porto
    58' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    M. Fernandes

    Time wasting

  9. FC Porto
    58' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Fernandes · On: Francisco Moura
  10. FC Porto
    64' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Pietuszewski · On: B. Sainz
  11. Benfica
    65' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: F. Ivanovic
  12. Benfica
    65' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Prestianni · On: D. Lukebakio
  13. Benfica
    69' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Andreas Schjelderup
  14. Benfica
    75' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Barrenechea · On: L. Barreiro
  15. Benfica
    75' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nicolás Otamendi · On: António Silva
  16. FC Porto
    78' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    A. Costa

    Foul

  17. FC Porto
    78' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Gul · On: T. Moffi
  18. FC Porto
    81' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    William Gomes

    Foul

  19. Benfica
    83' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Dedic · On: A. Bah
  20. Benfica
    88' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Barreiro · Assist: F. Ivanovic
  21. Benfica
    90'+7 Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    António Silva

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Benfica FC Porto
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 82% 75%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 14
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 442 314
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 9 4
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 1.30 2.14
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 363 235
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica's goal by Andreas Schjelderup at 69' sparked a turnaround, leading to another goal by L. Barreiro at 88'
  • ▸ FC Porto's early lead was short-lived as Benfica demonstrated resilience and tactical adaptability