Benfica vs Vitória Guimarães

Benfica bounced back from their recent defeat at Porto with a composed 2-0 win over Vitória Guimarães at the Estádio da Luz. The Eagles set the tone early, dominating possession and chances from kickoff, and their pressure paid off well before the break. Samuel Dahl opened the scoring in the 24th minute, finishing off a move started by Vangelis Pavlidis. Benfica kept control through halftime, and after introducing fresh legs off the bench, Heorhiy Sudakov doubled the lead in the 75th minute, pouncing on space left by a tiring Guimarães defense. There were no red cards or penalties, though several players on both sides picked up bookings in a feisty affair. For Benfica, the result keeps them firmly in the Primeira Liga title race as they chase down Porto at the top. For Vitória Guimarães, it's another setback in a rough start to the season, extending their winless run and leaving them with just one victory through the opening matches.