Benfica lose in league finale, but seal European place | OneFootball

Benfica’s U19 team ended the season with a bittersweet taste in their mouths. On the morning of Saturday, May 16, Luís Araújo’s side travelled to Famalicão for the 14th and final matchday of the U19 championship phase, where they were beaten 2-1.

However, despite the defeat against the Minho side, the Lisbon club still had reason to smile, as they benefited from Sporting’s loss, with whom they were battling for a place in the next edition of the UEFA Youth League.

Playing away from home, the Lisbon club started the match much better, taking control and creating a few dangerous chances. Near the end of the first half, Luís Araújo’s players were clinical and managed to open the scoring, making it 1-0 (41'), an advantage they held until half-time.

In the second half, Benfica looked to extend the lead they had brought from the opening period and put the result beyond doubt. However, they were unable to contain Famalicão’s response, as the home side showed a different side to their game. In the final 20 minutes, the Famalicão team equalised to make it 1-1 (70') and, shortly afterwards, to the Eagles’ disappointment, turned the game around to 2-1 (72').

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