Sunday, 28 December 2025
📍 Estádio Municipal de Braga
Sporting Braga
⚽ 29' - Nicolás Otamendi
Assist: Georgiy Sudakov
Visualization based on match commentary • Positions are approximate
That's it! The match has concluded with a final score of Sporting Braga 2, Benfica 2.
The second half has concluded with the score tied at 2-2 between Sporting Braga and Benfica.
Gabri Martínez from Sporting Braga was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica committed a foul.
Gabri Martínez from Sporting Braga was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Franjo Ivanovic of Benfica committed a foul.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Paulo Oliveira comes on to replace Víctor Gómez.
Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga has received his second yellow card for committing a foul.
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Richard Ríos of Benfica attempted a header from the center of the box following a corner kick, but it went wide.
Corner awarded to Benfica after a foul by Gabriel Moscardo.
Opportunity squandered. Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it narrowly misses the upper left corner. The assist came from Richard Ríos.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time.
Richard Ríos from Benfica was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
Gabriel Moscardo of Sporting Braga has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Foul committed by Gabriel Moscardo of Sporting Braga.
The attempt is thwarted. Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Gabriel Moscardo comes on to replace Rodrigo Zalazar.
Opportunity goes begging! Richard Ríos from Benfica takes a long-range shot with his right foot from the right side, but it narrowly misses the top right corner of the goal. The assist came from Amar Dedic.
Offside call against Sporting Braga. Fran Navarro has been caught offside.
Fran Navarro from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
Amar Dedic from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity! Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga attempted a header from the center of the box, but it went just wide. The assist came from Rodrigo Zalazar, who delivered a precise cross.
Opportunity squandered. Fredrik Aursnes of Benfica takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly misses the top left corner.
Substitution for Benfica: Franjo Ivanovic comes on to replace Leandro Barreiro.
Substitution for Benfica: Gianluca Prestianni comes on to replace Heorhii Sudakov.
Heorhii Sudakov from Benfica was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Florian Grillitsch from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Fran Navarro comes on to replace Pau Víctor.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Florian Grillitsch comes on to replace João Moutinho.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Gabri Martínez replaces Mario Dorgeles.
Richard Ríos from Benfica has been shown a yellow card.
Vítor Carvalho from Sporting Braga has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Richard Ríos of Benfica committed a foul.
Vítor Carvalho from Sporting Braga has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity squandered! Tomás Araújo of Benfica attempted a header from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the top right corner. The assist came from Heorhii Sudakov, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Benfica after Lukás Hornícek allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive play underway. Samuel Dahl from Benfica takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Lukás Hornícek from Sporting Braga makes a save in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Vangelis Pavlidis.
Richard Ríos from Benfica was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica committed a foul.
Offside call against Benfica. Vangelis Pavlidis has been flagged for being offside.
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
Mario Dorgeles from Sporting Braga was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Lukás Hornícek from Sporting Braga.
Leonardo Lelo from Sporting Braga was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Benfica after Leonardo Lelo allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push. Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but Lukás Hornícek from Sporting Braga makes a great save, diving to the top right corner. The assist came from Heorhii Sudakov, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner awarded to Benfica after Lukás Hornícek allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Tomás Araújo from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Lukás Hornícek of Sporting Braga makes a great save, denying the attempt in the top right corner.
⚽Goal! It's now Sporting Braga 2, Benfica 2. Fredrik Aursnes scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Vangelis Pavlidis after a quick counterattack.
The attempt is denied. João Moutinho from Sporting Braga takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ricardo Horta.
Opportunity squandered. Mario Dorgeles from Sporting Braga attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left.
Rodrigo Zalazar from Sporting Braga has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Vítor Carvalho allowed the ball to go out.
Richard Ríos from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
The second half is underway with the score at Sporting Braga 2, Benfica 1.
The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading Sporting Braga 2, Benfica 1.
⚽Goal! Sporting Braga takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Benfica. Pau Víctor scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball into the left corner of the net.
Goal! Sporting Braga takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Benfica. Pau Víctor scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box.
Opportunity squandered! Richard Ríos from Benfica attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Heorhii Sudakov.
⚽Goal! It's now Sporting Braga 1, Benfica 1. Rodrigo Zalazar from Sporting Braga successfully scores from the penalty spot with a right-footed shot.
Samuel Dahl of Benfica has given away a penalty due to a handball in the box.
The attempt is thwarted. Mario Dorgeles from Sporting Braga heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's blocked. The cross was delivered by Rodrigo Zalazar.
João Moutinho of Sporting Braga has been shown a yellow card.
⚽Goal! Benfica takes the lead against Sporting Braga with a score of 1-0. Nicolás Otamendi scores with a header from the center of the box, directing the ball into the right corner of the net. The assist came from Heorhii Sudakov, who delivered a precise cross.
Leonardo Lelo from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
Amar Dedic from Benfica has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Opportunity wasted! Richard Ríos from Benfica attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Amar Dedic.
Richard Ríos from Benfica earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Mario Dorgeles of Sporting Braga.
Rodrigo Zalazar from Sporting Braga has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Nicolás Otamendi of Benfica.
Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga is involved in a risky challenge.
Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tomás Araújo of Benfica has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Leonardo Lelo from Sporting Braga has been awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Tomás Araújo from Benfica committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Rodrigo Zalazar from Sporting Braga takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Leonardo Lelo.
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica earned a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to João Moutinho from Sporting Braga.
Opportunity wasted. João Moutinho of Sporting Braga had a close-range shot with his right foot that sailed over the bar. The assist came from Vítor Carvalho following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Sporting Braga, following a save by Anatoliy Trubin.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is expertly stopped by Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica, who dives to his right to make the save. The assist for this play comes from Rodrigo Zalazar.
Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Mario Dorgeles from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
The opening half is underway...
Sporting Braga and Benfica shared the points in a 2-2 draw in the Liga Portugal. Sporting Braga scorers: Pau Víctor (45'). Benfica scorers: Nicolás Otamendi (29'), Fredrik Aursnes (53'). Match venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga. Watch on: Bet365, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free.
