FC Famalicão vs SL Benfica
Estadio Municipal de Famalicao
G. Correia
2025/2026
Match Report
A dramatic second-half comeback saw Famalicão claw back a 2-2 draw against Benfica, with Nicolás Otamendi's red card the moment that flipped this Primeira Liga encounter on its head.
Benfica looked in total command after Andreas Schjelderup slotted home a penalty in the 13th minute and Richard Ríos doubled the advantage just six minutes later. The visitors were cruising — until Otamendi was dismissed in the 55th minute for a reckless challenge on Mathias de Amorim. Famalicão smelled blood: de Amorim pulled one back in the 67th minute, and Umar Abubakar completed the comeback with a composed finish in the 78th.
The dropped points are damaging for Benfica's title ambitions, with FC Porto now needing just a single point to be crowned champions. Famalicão, meanwhile, celebrated a result that sealed fifth place and UEFA Conference League football next season.
Match Events
9'
F. Ivanovic(Goal Disallowed - offside)
12'
19'
55'
N. Otamendi(Serious foul)
67'
72'
72'
74'
G. Sa(Foul)
78'
83'
85'
90+3'
90+9'
A. Trubin(Delay of game)
90+12'
9'
F. Ivanovic(Goal Disallowed - offside)
12'
19'
55'
N. Otamendi(Serious foul)
67'
72'
72'
(Foul)G. Sa
74'
78'
83'
85'
90+3'
90+9'
A. Trubin(Delay of game)
90+12'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SL Benfica | 22 | 10 | 0 | +47 | 76 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 14 | 10 | 8 | +12 | 52 |
Statistics
55%Possession45%
15Shots8
5Shots on Target3
6Corners4
20Fouls14
0Offsides1
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
378Passes319
0Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Famalicão
No injuries reported
Head to Head
2
FC Famalicão wins
4
Draws
11
SL Benfica wins
Goals: 12 - 35
