Benfica share inside view of derby win at Sporting, featuring standout moments | OneFootball

Benfica have released behind-the-scenes footage from the derby win at Sporting, offering a rare look inside the dressing room and tunnel.

The film spans the build-up, the match and the aftermath of the 2-1 victory at Alvalade. According to Glorioso 1904, it includes material not seen on the live broadcast.

One of the standout clips shows Gianluca Prestianni chanting the club initials in the tunnel, a burst of enthusiasm before kick-off.

Inside the dressing room, the tone sharpened around the team’s task. Rui Costa delivered a simple, direct message to win, then José Mourinho urged the players to keep calm heads and play with intelligence.

The video also captures leadership from within the squad, with Nicolás Otamendi and António Silva addressing team-mates amid a tight, unified atmosphere. It highlights both physical and mental preparation in the moments before the first whistle.

By offering a new angle on key passages and the mood inside the stadium, the footage helps explain what unfolded on the pitch. The sense is that this derby began long before the ball started rolling.

Source: Glorioso 1904