Match report

Benfica and Sporting CP Draw 1-1 in Primeira Liga Clash

Benfica
Benfica
1–1
FT
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Dec 5, 2025

Benfica managed to hold off Sporting CP, ending their Primeira Liga match in a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Estádio da Luz. Early fireworks saw P. Goncalves put Sporting ahead before G. Sudakov equalized for Benfica, setting the stage for an intense encounter.

Key Facts

  • • P. Goncalves scored the opening goal for Sporting CP in the 12th minute.
  • • G. Sudakov equalized for Benfica in the 27th minute.
  • • Both teams received multiple yellow cards, with Sporting's P. Goncalves and Benfica's G. Prestianni among those cautioned.
  • • Benfica's G. Prestianni was later sent off for a red card offense in stoppage time.

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 18 L. Barreiro (M)
  • 10 G. Sudakov (M)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 S. Soares
  • 9 F. Ivanovic
  • 16 Manu
  • 21 A. Schjelderup
  • 25 G. Prestianni
  • 44 T. Araujo
  • 64 G. Oliveira
  • 67 R. Rego
  • 84 J. Rego

Sporting CP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Silva (G)
  • 22 I. Fresneda (D)
  • 26 O. Diomande (D)
  • 25 G. Inacio (D)
  • 20 M. Araujo (D)
  • 42 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 5 H. Morita (M)
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 17 Trincao (M)
  • 8 P. Goncalves (M)
  • 97 L. Suarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Virginia
  • 2 Matheus Reis
  • 7 G. Quenda
  • 13 G. Vagiannidis
  • 14 G. Kochorashvili
  • 27 Alisson Santos
  • 52 J. Simoes
  • 72 E. Quaresma
  • 89 F. Ioannidis

Timeline

  1. Sporting CP
    ?' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    P. Goncalves

    Argument

  2. Sporting CP
    12' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Goncalves · Assist: M. Hjulmand
  3. Benfica
    27' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Sudakov · Assist: A. Dedic
  4. Sporting CP
    30' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    H. Morita

    Foul

  5. Benfica
    56' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    L. Barreiro

    Foul

  6. Sporting CP
    61' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Morita · On: G. Quenda
  7. Sporting CP
    61' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Goncalves · On: J. Simoes
  8. Sporting CP
    65' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Javier Suárez

    Argument

  9. Benfica
    67' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    V. Pavlidis

    Foul

  10. Sporting CP
    72' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    I. Fresneda

    Persistent fouling

  11. Sporting CP
    75' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    M. Araujo

    Off the ball foul

  12. Benfica
    81' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Sudakov · On: G. Prestianni
  13. Benfica
    86' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: F. Ivanovic
  14. Sporting CP
    86' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Trincao · On: Alisson Santos
  15. Sporting CP
    86' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luis Javier Suárez · On: F. Ioannidis
  16. Benfica
    88' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Barrenechea · On: Manu
  17. Benfica
    90'+2 Benfica Card · Red Card
    G. Prestianni

    Foul

  18. Benfica
    90' Benfica Var · Card upgrade
    G. Prestianni

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Sporting CP
Fouls 15 20
Pass Accuracy 83% 87%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 5
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 356 522
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.37 0.50
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 296 452
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Goncalves' early goal gave Sporting CP the lead and set the tone initially.
  • ▸ G. Sudakov's quick response equalized the match, providing a pivotal moment that kept Benfica in contention.