Match report

Benfica Defeats Nacional 2-0 in Primeira Liga Clash

Benfica
Benfica
2–0
FT
Nacional
Nacional
Apr 12, 2026

Benfica made a strong statement in the Primeira Liga, defeating Nacional 2-0 at home. The game was decisive early on with goals from Andreas Schjelderup and Rafa Silva within the first 14 minutes, setting the tone for the match. Despite Nacional's attempts to stage a comeback, Benfica held firm, securing three vital points in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Benfica won 2-0 against Nacional in the Primeira Liga.
  • • Goals scored by Andreas Schjelderup (3') and Rafa Silva (14').
  • • Both goals assisted by G. Prestianni.
  • • V. Pavlidis missed a penalty for Benfica in the 58th minute.
  • • Nacional had a goal disallowed for offside in the 67th minute.

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anatoliy Trubin (G)
  • 17 Amar Dedić (D)
  • 4 António Silva (D)
  • 30 Nicolás Otamendi (D)
  • 26 Samuel Dahl (D)
  • 20 Richard Ríos (M)
  • 18 Leandro Barreiro (M)
  • 25 Gianluca Prestianni (M)
  • 27 Rafa Silva (M)
  • 21 Andreas Schjelderup (M)
  • 14 Vangelis Pavlidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Enzo Barrenechea
  • 11 Dodi Lukebakio
  • 10 Georgiy Sudakov
  • 72 Anísio Cabral
  • 9 Franjo Ivanović
  • 6 Alexander Bah
  • 77 Gonçalo Moreira
  • 24 Samuel Soares
  • 8 Fredrik Aursnes

Nacional

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kaique (G)
  • 16 Alan Núñez (D)
  • 34 Léo Santos (D)
  • 38 Ze Vitor (D)
  • 5 José Gomes (D)
  • 15 Chiheb Labidi (M)
  • 6 Matheus Dias (M)
  • 28 Liziero (M)
  • 10 Daniel Júnior (F)
  • 9 Jesús Ramírez (F)
  • 7 Witi (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Lenny Vallier
  • 19 Lucas João
  • 2 Joao Aurelio
  • 33 Francisco Gonçalves
  • 50 Kevyn
  • 99 Pablo
  • 26 Joel Silva
  • 30 Martim Gustavo Watts
  • 22 Filipe Soares

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    3' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Andreas Schjelderup · Assist: G. Prestianni
  2. Benfica
    14' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva · Assist: G. Prestianni
  3. Benfica
    22' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dahl

    Elbowing

  4. Nacional
    50' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Witi

    Tripping

  5. Nacional
    56' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Leo Santos
  6. Benfica
    58' Benfica Goal · Missed Penalty
    V. Pavlidis · Assist: V. Pavlidis
  7. Nacional
    58' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Dias

    Tripping

  8. Nacional
    61' Nacional subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matheus Dias · On: F. Soares
  9. Nacional
    61' Nacional subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Witi · On: Pablo Ruan
  10. Nacional
    67' Nacional Var · Goal Disallowed - offside
    J. Ramirez
  11. Benfica
    77' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: F. Ivanovic
  12. Benfica
    78' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Prestianni · On: D. Lukebakio
  13. Benfica
    78' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: F. Aursnes
  14. Benfica
    79' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Richard Ríos · On: E. Barrenechea
  15. Nacional
    83' Nacional subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jose Gomes · On: L. Vallier
  16. Nacional
    83' Nacional subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Labidi · On: J. Silva
  17. Benfica
    90'+2 Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andreas Schjelderup · On: G. Moreira
  18. Nacional
    90'+4 Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    L. Vallier

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Nacional
Fouls 13 18
Pass Accuracy 87% 81%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 7
Corners 15 1
Total Passes 467 355
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 3.43 0.25
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 405 287
Shots Inside Box 21 2
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica's early 2-0 lead within the first 14 minutes established their control over the match.
  • ▸ The disallowed goal for Nacional in the 67th minute due to offside significantly dampened their momentum and chances of a comeback.