08.01.2026 09:20
In the semi-final of the Portuguese League Cup, Braga defeated Benfica, coached by Jose Mourinho, with a score of 3-1 to advance to the final. The home team Braga took the lead with goals scored in the first half of the match. Benfica found hope with a penalty goal in the 64th minute, but Braga scored another goal in the 81st minute, increasing the lead to two. In the final moments of the match, Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica received a red card, leaving his team with 10 players. Braga's opponent in the final will be Victoria Guimaraes.
In the semi-final of the Portuguese League Cup, Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, lost 3-1 away to Braga and was eliminated from the tournament. With this result, Braga secured its place in the final, achieving a great success.
The match was played at Dr. Magalhaes Stadium, where the home team Braga took the advantage early with goals scored in the first half.
BRAGA PULLED THE PLUG IN THE FIRST HALF
Braga took the lead in the 19th minute with Pau Victor. In the 33rd minute, Rodrigo Zalazar increased the score to 2-0, determining the outcome of the first half.
BENFICA GOT HOPEFUL BUT IT WASN'T ENOUGH
In the second half, Benfica increased its pressure and reduced the gap to one with a penalty goal from Vangelis Pavlidis in the 64th minute, keeping the match alive. However, Braga found another goal in the 81st minute with Gustaf Lagerbielke, increasing the lead back to two: 3-1.
OTAMENDI SAW RED
In the final moments of the match, Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica received a red card in the 90th minute, leaving his team with 10 players. As the score remained unchanged in the remaining minutes, Benfica was eliminated from the cup.
FINAL OPPONENT VICTORIA GUIMARAES
With this result, Braga advanced to the final of the Portuguese League Cup. Braga's opponent in the final will be Victoria Guimaraes.