Moreirense v Benfica stands out in Liga Portugal's record list | OneFootball

Liga Portugal Betclic recorded its best television performance of the last six years in the 2025/26 season, reaching a total of 41.3 million viewers. Among the matches with the highest audience was Moreirense - Benfica, which attracted 1,448,386 viewers and finished as the second most-watched game of the season.

Data released by the GFK audit confirm significant growth compared to last season, when the country’s main competition had recorded 34.1 million viewers. Across the three professional competitions organized by Liga Portugal, the total surpassed 50 million viewers.

The clash between Moreirense and Benfica was only behind Moreirense - Porto, which topped the audience rankings with 1,471,425 viewers. The free-to-air broadcast of the matches played in Moreira de Cónegos ultimately contributed decisively to the numbers achieved.

In addition to the Eagles’ match in Moreira de Cónegos, the clásicos and derbies between Benfica - which defines market priority - , Sporting and Porto were also among the most-watched matches of the season. Casa Pia - Benfica even rounded out the top 10 most-watched games, with around 480 thousand viewers.

The Second League also posted strong television results. Portimonense - Benfica B was one of the most-watched matches in the second tier, surpassing the 100 thousand viewer mark and reinforcing the media impact associated with the Benfica universe.

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