Benfica draw in England, secure first points in European competition | OneFootball

Benfica B team drew (1-1) this Friday, November 21, against Brighton. In the opening match of the Premier League International Cup 2025/2026, the young Eagles managed to secure a point after spending much of the game trailing. In their last match, they had been defeated by Vizela.

In a match played at Brighton’s home ground in England, the Eagles started the game with some difficulties. The first half was not easy for Benfica, who conceded the first goal of the match in the 30th minute, from a penalty kick.

In the second half, Benfica brought new energy to the game and took control in search of a positive result. Their efforts were rewarded when, in the 79th minute, Kevin Pinto scored to equalize the match. There were no more goals, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

With this draw—their fifth in 12 games this season—Nelson Veríssimo’s side earned their first points in the group stage of the Premier League International Cup 2025/2026, an international competition for the young Eagles.

Benfica B now turns their attention to the national championship in their next match. The Eagles will face Leiria next Sunday, November 30. The match, which will be played at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 pm.

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