FC Porto defeated Benfica 37-33 in the first handball classic of the season. The match took place at the Luz Pavilion, Benfica's home arena, and marks the start of the rivalry between the two teams this season.
Joaquim Nazaré was the standout player, scoring 11 goals throughout the match. Despite the strong contribution from the player, individual efforts were not enough to stop the Porto team.
FC Porto managed to break free in the second part of the match, which was decisive for securing the victory. This surge in the second part allowed the dragões to build an advantage that proved insurmountable for Benfica.
With this result, FC Porto adds another victory to their championship tally, while Benfica suffers their first defeat in this edition of the classic.