FC Porto lose to Benfica 32-29 and drop to third place | OneFootball

FC Porto were beaten this Saturday by Benfica, 32-29, at the Pavilhão da Luz in Lisbon, in a Matchday 5 clash in Group A of the championship’s final stage. The Dragons remain in third place with 39 points, one fewer than the Lisbon side.

In a first half marked by attacking dominance over the defenses, Benfica’s efficiency stood out, and they went into the break leading 18-15, despite Antonio Martínez’s inspired display, with six goals. In the second half, the Dragons managed to close the gap and even leveled at 23-23, but from that point on, the home team’s efficiency once again made the difference, and the clássico ended with the Eagles coming out on top. Antonio Martínez, with 12 goals, was the top scorer for the side coached by Magnus Andersson.

FC Porto return to action on Saturday, May 23, at 6:00 pm, at the Dragão Arena, against AA Águas Santas, in the 6th and final round of Group A in the final stage of Andebol 1.

MATCH SHEET

BENFICA-FC PORTO, 32-29Andebol 1, final stage, Group A, Matchday 5May 9, 2026Pavilhão da Luz, Lisbon

Referees: Hugo Xavier and Alexandre Bragança

BENFICA: Rangel da Rosa (2) and Gustavo Capdeville (gk); Miguel Sánchez-Migallón (1), Christopher Hedberg, Gabriel Cavalcanti (3), Miguel Mendes, Pau Oliveras (1), Kristian Olsen, Belone Moreira (4), Álex Barbeito (8), Fábio Silva (3), Alexis Borges, Ander Izquierdo (4), Mikita Vailupau (4), Reinier Taboada (2) and Javi RodríguezCoach: Jota González

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