The Lisbon Clasico ends in a 1-1 draw, keeping Sporting in second place and leaving Porto the opportunity to take advantage of the lead.
December 5
2025
– 7:42 pm
(Updated at 7:42 p.m.)
Benfica and Sporting tied 1-1 today, Friday (5), in a crowded classic match in the opening match of the 13th round of the Portuguese championship. The Lisbon derby, at the Estádio da Luz, saw plenty of excitement and opportunities for both sides and some moments of confusion between the players. Pedro Gonçalves opened the scoring for Leo, while Sudakov looked to equalize for the Reds in the first half.
With this draw, the team led by coach Jose Mourinho raised its score to 29 points and remains in third place in the standings. Sporting, led by Rui Borges, reaches 32 points and remains in second place.
Thus, the one who celebrated the tie was Porto, the leader with 34 points, and will continue to enter the field in this 13th round. Therefore, Dragão can increase his advantage at the top of the table.
Benfica x Sporting
Sporting started more alert and almost scored in the opening minutes, as Luis Suarez forced Trubin into a fantastic save. But the pressure from the visitors led to Pedro Gonçalves scoring a goal in the 13th minute after good play by Heulmand. Benfica succeeded in achieving balance in the match and tied in the 27th minute, when Sudakov took advantage of a free pass inside the area after a cross from Ammar Didic.
In the second stage, the confrontation remained balanced, and Benfica was slightly better. Suarez and Pavlidis were in danger, and Orsnes also stopped at Rui Silva, the Sporting goalkeeper. The match increased in intensity with objects being thrown on the pitch, and in the end, Pristiani was sent off for a foul foul on Catamo. Even with the hot weather, the score remained 1-1 until the final whistle.
Matches of the 13th round of the Portuguese Championship
Friday (5/12)
Benfica 1 x 1 Sporting
Saturday (12/6)
Santa Clara x Casa Pia – 12:30 p.m
Avis x Rio Ave – 3 p.m
Famalicao x Braga – 5:30 pm
Sunday (7/12)
Estoril x Moreirense – 12:30 p.m
Al Verca x Nacional – 3 pm
Estrella Amadora x Arouca – 3 p.m
Tondela x Porto – 5:30 pm
Monday (8/12)
Vitoria de Guimarães x Gil Vicente – 5:30 p.m
* Brasilia times.
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