12.04.2026 23:30
In the 29th week of the Portuguese League, Benfica, coached by Jose Mourinho, defeated Nacional 2-0, keeping their championship hopes alive. One of Benfica's goals came from former Beşiktaş player Rafa Silva.
In the 29th week of the Portuguese League, Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, faced Nacional. The match played at Estadio da Luz ended with Benfica winning 2-0.
RAFA SILVA SCORED, BENFICA WON
Benfica's goals were scored by Andreas Schjelderup in the 3rd minute and Rafa Silva in the 14th minute. Rafa Silva scored his 2nd goal of the season in the Portuguese League. Benfica's striker Vangelis Pavlidis missed a penalty kick in the 59th minute.
MOURINHO'S CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES CONTINUE
With this result, Benfica, under the management of Jose Mourinho, increased their points to 69 after this victory, reducing the point difference to 4 with the leader Porto, and continued their championship hopes. Nacional remained at 25 points. In the next match week of the league, Benfica will visit Sporting. Nacional will host Alverca.