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FC Porto beat Benfica at Luz in the first classic of the season
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FC Porto beat Benfica at Luz in the first classic of the season

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 16:59

FC Porto beat Benfica at the Estádio da Luz in the first classic of the season. The Dragons managed to overcome the Eagles in a game that was marked by competitive intensity between the two rival teams.

Benfica suffered their first defeat in the national championship with this result. The Eagles team failed to maintain the unbeaten record they had until then in the competition.

The final result was 33-37, favoring FC Porto. This victory allows the Portistas to earn important points in the national championship standings.

Why this matters

Fans of both clubs in Portugal closely follow the results of the classics, which are always decisive for the classification at the top of the table. This defeat marks Benfica's first loss in the championship, signaling a possible close contest for the title.

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