Benfica secured a dramatic 2-1 away victory at the José Alvalade Stadium on April 19, 2026, with a 90th-minute winner from Rafa Silva.
FC Porto leads the table (82 pts), closely followed by Benfica in 2nd (75 pts) and Sporting CP in 3rd (71 pts). Benfica - Sporting
As of late April 2026, the rivalry remains the focal point of the Primeira Liga title race. Benfica secured a dramatic 2-1 away victory at
Sporting's Luis Suárez leads the league with 24 goals, while Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis follows in 2nd with 21 goals. Historical Head-to-Head (H2H) Sporting's Luis Suárez leads the league with 24
The ( O Clássico ) between S.L. Benfica and Sporting CP is the most storied rivalry in Portuguese football, rooted in a 1907 player defection that sparked over a century of "mutual loathing". Recent Form & 2025–26 Standings