Match report
Benfica Defeats Santa Clara 2-1 in Primeira Liga Action
Santa Clara
1–2
FT
Benfica
Feb 13, 2026
Benfica secured a narrow victory over Santa Clara with a 2-1 win at home. Despite conceding an early goal, Benfica managed to maintain their lead through key performances from V. Pavlidis and T. Araujo. The match saw Santa Clara mount a comeback attempt but ultimately fell short due to crucial errors and red card penalties.
Key Facts
- • Benfica scored first with a goal by V. Pavlidis in the 16th minute, assisted by T. Araujo.
- • Santa Clara equalized at the half-time mark via an own goal from Paulo Victor.
- • Gonçalo Paciência put Santa Clara ahead with a goal in the 47th minute, assisted by Gustavo Klismahn.
- • Lucas Soares was sent off for Santa Clara with a red card in injury time.
Lineups
Santa Clara
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Gabriel Batista (G)
- 42 Lucas Soares (D)
- 23 S. Lima (D)
- 21 F. Venancio (D)
- 64 Paulo Victor (D)
- 77 Gustavo Klismahn (M)
- 8 P. Ferreira (M)
- 35 Serginho (M)
- 70 Vinicius Lopes (F)
- 39 G. Paciencia (F)
- 10 Gabriel Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Neneca
- 2 Diogo Calila
- 5 Guilherme Romao
- 11 Brenner
- 26 Fernando
- 37 Darlan
- 49 Welinton Torrao
- 65 J. Tavares
- 94 H. Silva
Benfica
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Trubin (G)
- 44 T. Araujo (D)
- 4 A. Silva (D)
- 30 N. Otamendi (D)
- 26 S. Dahl (D)
- 18 L. Barreiro (M)
- 5 E. Barrenechea (M)
- 25 G. Prestianni (M)
- 27 Rafa Silva (M)
- 21 A. Schjelderup (M)
- 14 V. Pavlidis (F)
Substitutes
- 50 D. Ferreira
- 9 F. Ivanovic
- 10 G. Sudakov
- 11 D. Lukebakio
- 15 S. Lopes Cabral
- 16 Manu
- 58 D. Banjaqui
- 64 G. Oliveira
- 72 A. Cabral
Timeline
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16' Benfica Goal · Normal GoalV. Pavlidis · Assist: T. Araujo
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38' Benfica Goal · Own GoalPaulo Victor
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45' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardVinicius Lopes
Foul
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46' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 1Off: Paulo Victor · On: Guilherme Romao
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47' Santa Clara Goal · Normal GoalGonçalo Paciência · Assist: Gustavo Klismahn
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59' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardGonçalo Paciência
Foul
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62' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 2Off: Gonçalo Paciência · On: Fernando
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62' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Ferreira · On: José Tavares
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66' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardLucas Soares
Foul
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68' Benfica subst · Substitution 1Off: Andreas Schjelderup · On: S. Lopes Cabral
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73' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 4Off: Vinicius Lopes · On: Welinton Torrao
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78' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardF. Venancio
Foul
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79' Benfica subst · Substitution 2Off: Rafa Silva · On: G. Sudakov
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84' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardJosé Tavares
Foul
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86' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 5Off: Gustavo Klismahn · On: Brenner
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90'+2 Santa Clara Card · Red CardLucas Soares
Foul
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90' Benfica Card · Yellow CardG. Prestianni
Time wasting
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90' Benfica subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Prestianni · On: Manu
Match Stats
| Stat | Santa Clara | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 23 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 77% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corners | 1 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 433 | 382 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | 0.28 | 1.57 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 344 | 296 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Benfica took an early lead through V. Pavlidis' goal in the 16th minute, setting the tone of their dominant performance.
- ▸ The turning point came with Santa Clara's own goal and subsequent red card that left them with a man down, allowing Benfica to stabilize their lead.