Match report

Benfica and Rio Ave Draw 1-1 in Primeira Liga Match

Benfica
Benfica
1–1
FT
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Sep 23, 2025

Benfica and Rio Ave played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Estádio da Luz in a Primeira Liga encounter. Goals from G. Sudakov for Benfica and Andre Luiz for Rio Ave ensured both teams left with a point, as they fought through various substitutions and disciplinary actions.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Benfica 1-1 Rio Ave
  • • G. Sudakov scored the equalizer for Benfica in the 86th minute.
  • • Andre Luiz secured a late goal for Rio Ave in the 90th minute, ensuring the draw.
  • • F. Ivanovic and S. Dahl both received yellow cards for Benfica early on.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match.

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Trubin (G)
  • 17 A. Dedic (D)
  • 4 A. Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 26 S. Dahl (D)
  • 20 R. Rios (M)
  • 5 E. Barrenechea (M)
  • 10 G. Sudakov (M)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (F)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)
  • 9 F. Ivanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 S. Soares
  • 3 R. Obrador
  • 11 D. Lukebakio
  • 18 L. Barreiro
  • 21 A. Schjelderup
  • 25 G. Prestianni
  • 39 H. Araujo
  • 44 T. Araujo
  • 68 J. Veloso

Rio Ave

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Miszta (G)
  • 23 F. Petrasso (D)
  • 32 J. Brabec (D)
  • 4 J. Panzo (D)
  • 17 M. Vrousai (M)
  • 5 A. Ntoi (M)
  • 10 B. Aguilera Zamora (M)
  • 77 O. Richards (M)
  • 80 O. Pohlmann (F)
  • 28 M. Gual (F)
  • 18 D. Spikic (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Chamorro
  • 2 E. da Silva Moreira
  • 3 N. Athanasiou
  • 6 N. Abbey
  • 9 Clayton
  • 11 Andre Luiz
  • 21 J. Graca
  • 44 T. Nikitscher
  • 54 G. Liavas

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    10' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ivanovic

    Simulation

  2. Rio Ave
    55' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Jakub Brabec

    Foul

  3. Benfica
    57' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dahl

    Foul

  4. Rio Ave
    58' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gual · On: Clayton
  5. Rio Ave
    58' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Spikic · On: Andre Luiz
  6. Rio Ave
    60' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Cezary Miszta

    Argument

  7. Benfica
    63' Benfica Var · Goal cancelled
    António Silva
  8. Benfica
    65' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ivanovic · On: D. Lukebakio
  9. Benfica
    65' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Dahl · On: Andreas Schjelderup
  10. Rio Ave
    68' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Pohlmann · On: N. Athanasiou
  11. Rio Ave
    73' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Vrousai · On: T. Nikitscher
  12. Rio Ave
    73' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Richards · On: G. Liavas
  13. Benfica
    86' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Sudakov · Assist: D. Lukebakio
  14. Benfica
    89' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Sudakov · On: L. Barreiro
  15. Benfica
    90'+2 Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Richard Ríos · On: H. Araujo
  16. Rio Ave
    90' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Clayton

    Argument

  17. Rio Ave
    90' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Luiz · Assist: T. Nikitscher

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Rio Ave
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 87% 74%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 4
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 557 251
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 2.70 0.15
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 482 186
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ In the 86th minute, G. Sudakov scored a crucial goal for Benfica, giving them a brief lead.
  • ▸ Rio Ave equalized in the 90th minute with Andre Luiz's late goal, securing a draw.