FC Porto lose to Benfica 32-29 and drop to third | OneFootball

FC Porto were defeated this Saturday by Benfica, 32-29, at the Pavilhão da Luz, in Lisbon, in a match from the 5th round of Group A of the championship’s final stage. The Dragons remain in third place with 39 points, one fewer than the Lisbon side.

In a first half marked by attacking dominance over the defenses, Benfica’s efficiency stood out, and they went into the break leading 18-15, despite Antonio Martínez’s inspired performance, with six goals. In the second half, the Dragons managed to cut the gap and even drew level at 23-23, but from that point on, the home team’s efficiency prevailed again and the derby ended up going Benfica’s way. Antonio Martínez, with 12 goals, was the top scorer for the team coached by Magnus Andersson.

FC Porto return to action on Saturday, May 23, at 6:00 pm, at the Dragão Arena, against AA Águas Santas, in the 6th and final round of Group A of the final stage of Andebol 1.

MATCH SHEET

BENFICA-FC PORTO, 32-29Andebol 1, final stage, Group A, Matchday 5May 9, 2026Pavilhão da Luz, Lisbon

Referees: Hugo Xavier and Alexandre Bragança

BENFICA: Rangel da Rosa (2) and Gustavo Capdeville (gk); Miguel Sánchez-Migallón (1), Christopher Hedberg, Gabriel Cavalcanti (3), Miguel Mendes, Pau Oliveras (1), Kristian Olsen, Belone Moreira (4), Álex Barbeito (8), Fábio Silva (3), Alexis Borges, Ander Izquierdo (4), Mikita Vailupau (4), Reinier Taboada (2) and Javi RodríguezCoach: Jota González

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