Sporting v Benfica, Alvalade detail could spur on the Eagles | OneFootball

In the preview of another clash between Sporting and Benfica, there is one fact that may surprise many Benfica fans. Despite the recent difficulties at Alvalade, history tells a far more balanced story than it may seem at first glance.

It is true that Benfica have not won at their rival’s ground since 2022, in a match in which Darwin Núñez and Gil Dias secured a 2-0 victory, specifically in the 30th round of the 2021/2022 Liga Portugal Bwin season. Since then, the picture has been difficult, with one draw and three consecutive defeats against the Lions, including matches in the league and the Portuguese Cup.

However, when looking only at league matches played at Alvalade, the balance is almost total. In 91 meetings, Sporting have 35 wins to Benfica’s 34, with just one match separating the two rivals, a figure that restores confidence to the Eagles ahead of this decisive clash.

Even more impressive is the goals record: 130 for each side, a perfect tie that reflects decades of intense rivalry. On a stage where every detail matters, history shows that, despite the current moment, Benfica take the field with enough arguments to go against the recent trend and rewrite the script.

Benfica return to action this Sunday, April 19, against Sporting. The match, part of the 30th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the side coached by Rui Borges, will kick off at 6:00 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium - Check the probable starting XI.

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