Benfica held by Braga, Sporting pull five points clear in Portuguese league

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·28 Desember 2025

Benfica held by Braga, Sporting pull five points clear in Portuguese league

This Sunday, Benfica and Braga drew 2-2 in the 16th round of the Portuguese Championship at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.

Standings Situation

Thus, Benfica reaches 36 points and is five points behind Sporting, who thrashed Rio Ave in another match played this Sunday. Meanwhile, Braga, with 26 points, is in fifth place on the table.

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Match Summary

🔴 BRAGA 2 x 2 BENFICA ⚪

Competition: Portuguese Championship (16th round) Location: Estádio Municipal de Braga Date: December 28, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 3:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

Nicolás Otamendi, at 29’ of the 1st Half (Benfica) Rodrigo Zalazar, at 38’ of the 1st Half (Braga) Pau Víctor, at 46’ of the 1st Half (Braga) Fredrik Aursnes, at 26’ of the 2nd Half (Benfica)

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How was the game?

At 29 minutes, after a free kick crossed into the area, Nicolas Otamendi headed strongly to put Benfica ahead. At 38, Rodrigo Zalazar displaced the goalkeeper and equalized with a penalty kick.

At 46 minutes of the first half, Pau Víctor turned the score for Braga. In the second half, at 26, Frederik Aursnes shot from outside the area to equalize. In injury time, Ricardo Horta was sent off, leaving the home team with 10 players.

Next Matches

Braga

Estrela Amadora vs Braga | Portuguese Championship (17th round) Date and time: January 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM (Brasília time) Location: Estádio José Gomes

Benfica

Benfica vs Estoril | Portuguese Championship (17th round) Date and time: January 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM (Brasília time) Location: Estádio da Luz

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