🎥 Melhores Momentos
In a thrilling clash at the Estádio da Luz this Saturday (May 10), Benfica and Sporting CP drew 1-1 in the 33rd round of the 2024/25 Primeira Liga, postponing the championship decision to the final matchday. Both teams entered the match tied with 79 points, but Sporting remained at the top of the table due to a superior goal difference and head-to-head advantage.
⚽ First-Half Edge for Sporting
The match started at high intensity, with Sporting taking the lead early. In the 4th minute, Francisco Trincão found the back of the net after a precise assist from Viktor Gyökeres, stunning the home crowd and putting the visitors ahead.
Benfica struggled to respond in the first half, despite dominating possession. The Eagles had difficulty breaking through Sporting’s well-structured defense, with few clear chances on goal.
🔁 Benfica Fight Back
The second half saw Benfica come out with more energy. Their persistence paid off in the 63rd minute when Kerem Aktürkoglu finished a clever move initiated by Vangelis Pavlidis, leveling the score at 1-1. The equalizer ignited the stadium and brought new life to the hosts, who continued to press for a winner.
Despite Benfica’s dominance in possession and territory, Sporting’s defense held firm. The match ended in dramatic fashion with Ricardo Esgaio receiving a red card in the 98th minute, but Benfica couldn’t capitalize on the numerical advantage in the dying moments.
📊 Match Stats
- Possession: Benfica 60.5% | Sporting 39.5%
- Shots: Benfica 14 (1 on target) | Sporting 7 (4 on target)
- Yellow cards: Benfica 5 | Sporting 2
- Red cards: Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting, 90+8’)
- Attendance: 63,478
🏆 Title Race Heats Up
With the draw, both teams now sit at 79 points. Sporting holds the edge with a +59 goal difference, compared to Benfica’s +56, and the advantage in direct confrontations.
In the final round:
- Sporting will host Vitória de Guimarães.
- Benfica will face Sporting Braga away.
The Primeira Liga title will be decided on the last day of the season, with everything still on the line for both Lisbon rivals.
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