24.09.2025 09:00
In the Portuguese Premier League, Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, drew 1-1 with Rio Ave in their first home league match. Benfica took the lead in the 86th minute but couldn't prevent Andre Luiz's goal in the 90+1 minute, resulting in a critical loss of 2 points in the title race. With this result, Benfica fell 4 points behind the leaders, Porto.
After leaving Fenerbahçe, Jose Mourinho, who took over Benfica, experienced a shocking points loss in his first home league match. Hosting Rio Ave, Benfica left the field with a 1-1 draw after conceding a goal in the 90+1 minute.
90+1 SHOCK
Benfica took the lead with a goal from Heorhiy Sudakov in the 86th minute but could not prevent Andre Luiz's goal in the 90+1 minute, losing critical 2 points in the title race.
LOST POINTS TO A TEAM IN THE RELEGATION ZONE
Jose Mourinho, who played his first home match with Benfica, also experienced his first points loss with his new team. The Portuguese coach had previously led his team to a 3-0 victory against AVS in his first match.
After 6 matches in the league, Benfica has collected 14 points and is in 3rd place, falling 4 points behind the leader Porto. Rio Ave, in 16th place, has increased its points to 4.