Jose Mourinho's Benfica is heavily wounded! They have fallen far from the championship even before entering 2026.

Jose Mourinho's Benfica is heavily wounded! They have fallen far from the championship even before entering 2026.

28.12.2025 23:20

In the 16th week match of the Portuguese Super League, Braga and Benfica drew 2-2. Benfica, who has played one match more than the leader Porto, remains 7 points behind the top.

In the 16th week of the Portuguese Super League, Braga faced Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho. The match played at Estadio Municipal De Braga ended in a 2-2 draw.

4 GOALS, NO WINNER

The home team Braga's goals were scored by Rodrigo Zalazar from a penalty in the 38th minute and Pau Victor in the 45+1 minute. The visiting team Benfica's goals were scored by Nicolas Otamendi in the 29th minute and Fredrik Aursnes in the 53rd minute.

WITH A MATCH IN HAND, 7 POINTS BEHIND THE LEADER

With this result, Benfica rose to 36 points. Mourinho's team remains 7 points behind the leader Porto with one match in hand. Braga, with this draw, increased their points to 26. In the next match of the league, Benfica will host Estoril. Braga will visit Estrela away.

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