Cristóvão Carvalho issues warning ahead of Benfica v Sporting: We have to… | OneFootball

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·5 December 2025

Cristóvão Carvalho issues warning ahead of Benfica v Sporting: We have to…

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The universe of Sport Lisboa e Benfica received an important message of mobilization ahead of the eternal derby. Cristóvão Carvalho, former candidate for the Eagles’ leadership, took to social media to show total confidence in José Mourinho’s team, assuring that the Reds are not intimidated by any opponent. Find out everything about this Friday’s match.

“There is no opponent that intimidates us”

“This will not be just another game. It is a moment that calls us all: team, coach, fans, and also our social bodies, who carry the responsibility of preserving and honoring Benfica every day. Our strength has always been in unity. When we all pull in the same direction, there is no opponent that intimidates us,” began Cristóvão Carvalho.


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There will be eleven on the field, but in truth, we will be millions. We will be the energy in the stands, the confidence in the coach, the silent work of the social bodies, and the determination of every player who wears this sacred jersey,” added the former candidate for the leadership of the Clube da Luz.

“We believe in your talent, commitment, and ambition”

To the team and our coach, I leave a clear word of confidence. We believe in your talent, your commitment, and your ambition. We know you will fight for every play, every meter, every opportunity,” said the last-placed candidate in the October 2025 elections.

To the fans, I ask for what only Benfiquistas know how to give: passion, unconditional support, and that immense flame that makes any stadium tremble. This Friday is a day to push, to believe, and to show that Benfica is much more than a club, it is an identity. We must understand that when Benfica is aligned within, it is unbeatable on the outside. Let’s go together. United. With courage, with soul, and with the ambition that has always guided us. This game, just like every time the glorious steps onto the field, is to win,” concluded Cristóvão Carvalho.

Benfica – Sporting is scheduled for this Friday, December 5th, at 8:15 pm, at Estádio da Luz. The match is valid for the 13th round of Liga Portugal Betclic and takes on a decisive character for the Reds’ aspirations in the fight for the national title, due to the points gap to the Lions (3) and Dragons (6).

Frequently Asked Questions about Cristóvão Carvalho

  • Who is Cristóvão Carvalho? He is a well-known figure in the Benfica universe and was a candidate for the presidency of Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the elections held in October 2025.
  • What message did he leave before the derby? Cristóvão Carvalho called for total unity between the team, fans, and social bodies, stating that when Benfica is “aligned within, it is unbeatable on the outside.”
  • What did he say about Mourinho’s team? He expressed confidence in the talent and commitment of the squad and coach, assuring that “there is no opponent” that intimidates the Eagles.

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