FC Porto and Benfica kick off with wins in the Championship
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FC Porto and Benfica kick off with wins in the Championship

Record29 August 2026 at 17:04

FC Porto and Benfica kicked off their Championship campaigns with victories in first-round matches. The dragons won 42-20 away at Avanca, while the eagles defeated Águas Santas 34-23 at home.

FC Porto traveled to Avanca and achieved an emphatic victory, winning 42-20. This was the dragons' season opener in the competition, resulting in a comfortable win.

Benfica hosted Águas Santas at their arena and secured the win 34-23. The eagles thus collected their first three points of the season in the Championship.

Both teams started the season successfully, showcasing their strength in their performances right from the first round of the competition.

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