09.03.2026 00:06
In the 25th week of the Portuguese League, Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, drew 2-2 with Porto after being 2-0 down at home. Benfica, which is 7 points behind its rival, has complicated its chances of winning the championship.
In the match closely related to the championship race in the 25th week of the Portuguese League, Benfica faced Porto. The match played at Estadio da Luz ended in a 2-2 draw.
BENFICA COULDN'T COMPLETE THE COMEBACK
Leader Porto took a 2-0 lead with goals from Victor Mow Froholdt in the 10th minute and Oskar Pietuszewski in the 40th minute. Benfica, under the pressure of Jose Mourinho, equalized the score with goals from Andreas Schjelderup in the 69th minute and Leandro Barreiro in the 88th minute. Benfica couldn't find the winning goal in the final moments, and the match ended 2-2.
DENIZ GUL STARTED IN THE STARTING XI
National player Deniz Gül, who plays for Porto, started the match in the starting XI and managed to stay on the field for 78 minutes.
MOURINHO RECEIVED A RED CARD
Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho received a red card in the 88th minute, while team captain Nicolas Otamendi received one in the 90th minute.
CHAMPIONSHIP CHANCES BECAME DIFFICULT
With this result, leader Porto rose to 66 points. Benfica, which increased to 59 points, continued to remain 7 points behind its rival, making their championship chances difficult. In the next match week of the league, Porto will host Moreirense at home. Benfica will go to Arouca for an away match.