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

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

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

Another relevant figure has to do with the number of absences: Benfica has totaled 19 injury layoff periods, 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 for the Reds did not start in the best way in that regard, since 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 hampered.

Still, there is one fact that clearly sets the Eagles apart: Benfica was 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 against AVS, a sign of balance that could have a direct impact on the team’s overall performance.

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