Benfica out, Braga meet Vitória de Guimarães in Taça da Liga final | OneFootball

Benfica was defeated by Braga this Wednesday by 3 to 1 and was eliminated in the semifinal of the League Cup. Dr. Magalhães Pessoa Stadium, in Leiria (POR). Pau Victor, Rodrigo Zalazar, and Lagerbielke scored the goals for Braga, while Pavlidis scored for the Lisbon team.

Match Situation

With this result, Braga advances to the League Cup final and will compete for the title against Vitória de Guimarães, who beat Sporting, coming from behind, by 2 to 1 in extra time. The decision takes place next Saturday at 5 PM (Brasília time).

📋 Match Summary

⚪🔴 BENFICA 1 x 3 BRAGA 🔴⚪ 🏆 Competition: League Cup (Semifinal) 🏟️ Venue: Dr. Magalhães Pessoa Stadium, in Leiria (POR) 📅 Date: January 7, 2025 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 5 PM (Brasília time) 🟥 Red card: Otamendi (Benfica)

Goals

⚽ Pau Victor (Braga) ⚽ Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga) ⚽ Pavlidis (Benfica) ⚽ Lagerbielke (Braga)

How was the match?

Braga opened the scoring at 18 minutes of the first half. Rodrigo Zalazar received a pass on the right, dribbled past Otamendi, and crossed perfectly for Pau Victor to finish into the back of the net. Braga's team extended their lead at 33 minutes. Zalazar recovered the ball in the defensive field, dribbled through the right, entered the area, and shot across the goal.

Benfica reduced the deficit at 17 minutes of the second half. Pavlidis was fouled for a penalty and scored for the Lisbon team from the spot. Richard Ríos almost equalized the match ten minutes later. The former Palmeiras player shot from the edge of the area and saw the goalkeeper save and secure the rebound before Pavlidis could reach it.

At 36 minutes, Braga scored the third. After a free-kick, Tomás Araújo tried to clear and sent it towards his own goal. The goalkeeper deflected it, leaving the ball in the small area. Lagerbielke appeared free and sent it into the back of the net.

Upcoming Matches

Braga

AD Fafe x Braga Competition: Portuguese Cup (Quarterfinals) Date and Time: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday), at 3:45 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Municipal Stadium of Fafe, in Fafe (POR)

Benfica

Porto x Benfica Competition: Portuguese Cup (Quarterfinals) Date and Time: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday), at 5:45 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio do Dragão, Porto (POR)

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