Benfica beats Sporting and finishes in 3rd place in Viana do Castelo

SAPO Notícias6 September 2026 at 21:14

Benfica defeated Sporting 91-78 in the derby that decided the third and fourth places of the international tournament held in Viana do Castelo. The Eagles achieved victory in the match and finished on the podium of the competition.

The game took place at the pavilion in Viana do Castelo, where the two Lisbon teams met to decide the final positions of the tournament. The 91-78 result reflected Benfica's superiority for most of the match.

With this victory, Benfica secured third place in the final standings of the international tournament. Sporting finished in fourth place after the derby defeat.

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