Benfica, Porto or Sporting? Who has coped best with the injury nightmare | OneFootball

The 2025/26 season has been marked by extreme physical wear and tear among the title contenders due to the overloaded schedule, but Benfica present a more controlled situation when compared to their main direct rivals.

According to a study by the newspaper Record, throughout the season, the Eagles have had 15 injured players, the same number as Porto, but still significantly lower than Sporting, who top this unwanted ranking with 19 players affected by physical problems.

Another relevant figure concerns the number of stoppages: Benfica have recorded 19 periods of inactivity due to injury, showing some physical stability within the squad, especially when compared to the Lions, who have accumulated 26 interruptions over the course of the season.

Even so, the season did not begin in the best way for the Reds in that regard, as Benfica entered 2025/26 with several important absences, such as Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, Bruma and Tomás Araújo - who is currently injured -, in addition to Dodi Lukébakio, who arrived already physically limited.

Still, there is one fact that clearly sets the Eagles apart: Benfica were the only team among the contenders able to field a league match without any injured players, something that happened in matchday 23, in a comfortable win over AVS, a sign of balance that could have a direct impact on the team’s overall performance.

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