Mad match ends in Benfica defeat to Estoril (4-3) | OneFootball

Benfica’s Under-23 team played another pre-season friendly this Saturday ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, hosting Estoril at Pitch No. 7 of the Benfica Campus. In a highly competitive and goal-filled match, the Eagles ended up losing 4-3, despite having led twice on the scoreboard.

The standout of the first half was Felipe Santos, who grabbed a brace in the opening minutes. The defender scored in the 6th minute and found the net again in the 17th, putting Benfica in a comfortable position before Estoril cut the deficit in the 35th minute, making it 2-1 at half-time.

At the start of the second half, the team from Linha levelled the score in the 48th minute, but Benfica’s response was not long in coming. Tomás Almeida restored Benfica’s lead in the 62nd minute, reviving hopes of a win in a test that served to fine-tune the team ahead of the official start of the season.

However, the closing stages belonged to the canarinhos. The visiting side showed greater attacking efficiency and managed to turn the score around with goals in the 77th and 88th minutes, sealing a 4-3 win against the young Reds.

Despite the defeat, the match allowed Benfica to take away several positive signs, especially with Felipe Santos confirming his good form. The team now continues its preparations for 2026/27, looking to correct the defensive issues exposed in this test against Estoril. The Eagles recently lost to Alverca.

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