Match report

Benfica Defeats Moreirense 4-0 in Primeira Liga Clash

Moreirense
Moreirense
0–4
FT
Benfica
Benfica
Dec 14, 2025

Benfica showcased an impressive attacking display to secure a 4-0 triumph against Moreirense, solidifying their position in the Primeira Liga standings. The visitors capitalized on early defensive errors and relentless pressure to put away four goals, with Vasilis Pavlidis scoring twice.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Moreirense 0–4 Benfica
  • • Vasilis Pavlidis scored two goals for Benfica at minutes 36 and 57, respectively.
  • • Finn Aursnes also found the back of the net in the 76th minute, adding to Benfica's lead.
  • • Moreirense had multiple substitutions due to early yellow cards, impacting their defensive structure.

Lineups

Moreirense

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Ferreira (G)
  • 76 D. Pinto (D)
  • 66 G. Batista (D)
  • 26 Maracas (D)
  • 27 Kiko (D)
  • 8 M. Stjepanovic (M)
  • 2 Travassos (M)
  • 20 Bernardo (M)
  • 15 V. Sousa (M)
  • 78 Landerson (M)
  • 95 Guilherme Schettine (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Caio
  • 7 C. Teguia
  • 9 L. Semedo
  • 10 Kiko Bondoso
  • 17 A. Martinez
  • 21 Rodri
  • 25 A. Assis
  • 30 J. Gower
  • 44 Marcelo

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

Substitutes

  • 24 S. Soares
  • 4 A. Silva
  • 9 F. Ivanovic
  • 16 Manu
  • 21 A. Schjelderup
  • 62 J. Neto
  • 67 R. Rego
  • 84 J. Rego
  • 88 T. Freitas

Timeline

  1. Moreirense
    29' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    Mateja Stjepanović

    Foul

  2. Moreirense
    33' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    V. Sousa

    Persistent fouling

  3. Benfica
    36' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Pavlidis · Assist: F. Aursnes
  4. Moreirense
    45'+6 Moreirense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Sousa · On: Rodrigo Alonso
  5. Moreirense
    46' Moreirense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mateja Stjepanović · On: A. Assis
  6. Benfica
    46' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Barreiro · On: R. Rego
  7. Benfica
    57' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Pavlidis · Assist: F. Aursnes
  8. Moreirense
    66' Moreirense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Guilherme Schettine · On: L. Semedo
  9. Moreirense
    66' Moreirense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bernardo Martins · On: Kiko Bondoso
  10. Benfica
    70' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Pavlidis
  11. Benfica
    76' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Aursnes
  12. Benfica
    77' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: F. Ivanovic
  13. Benfica
    77' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Sudakov · On: Andreas Schjelderup
  14. Moreirense
    82' Moreirense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kiko · On: A. Martinez
  15. Benfica
    82' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Barrenechea · On: Manu
  16. Benfica
    86' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Dahl · On: J. Neto

Match Stats

Stat Moreirense Benfica
Fouls 19 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 530 480
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.42 0.86
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 460 413
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively for Benfica when Vasilis Pavlidis opened the scoring in the 36th minute following an assist from Finn Aursnes.
  • ▸ Moreirense's early yellow cards to Mateja Stjepanović and V. Sousa in the first half disrupted their defensive efforts, leading to further opportunities for Benfica.