Benfica Shame Sporting 2-1 in Lisbon Derby

(The Post News) – Jose Mourinho continues to stamp authority at Benfica, guiding his side to a dramatic derby win over Sporting CP and extending a historic unbeaten streak.

Benfica snatched a thrilling 2-1 victory in the Lisbon derby, sealed by Rafa Silva’s sensational 93rd-minute strike. The match had everything missed penalties, a comeback, and late drama.

Benfica’s late Drama Defines the Night

The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time, capping off an intense 90 minutes that will be remembered as one of the season’s most dramatic finishes. Played at Estádio José Alvalade, Benfica triumphed in hostile territory, silencing home supporters with a ruthless late blow.

The victory lifts Benfica to second place with 72 points after 30 matches, leapfrogging Sporting on 71. More importantly, it extends their unbeaten league run to an incredible 30 games, putting them firmly in contention for the title.

Sporting had the chance to take control early, but Luis Suarez squandered a penalty. Benfica capitalized when Andreas Schjelderup converted from the spot to make it 1-0.

Hidemasa Morita pulled Sporting level in the 72nd minute, setting up a tense finale before Rafa’s stoppage-time rocket sealed the win. The game’s early turning point came when Sporting failed to convert from the spot, handing Benfica a psychological edge they would later exploit.

Morita’s equalizer reignited the home crowd and seemed to rescue a point, but Benfica had other plans. However, Rafa delivered the decisive blow with a clinical finish in stoppage time, sending Benfica players and fans into wild celebrations.

Mourinho’s Ice-Cold Moment

True to form, Mourinho marked the moment with his iconic calm, staring down the cameras as chaos unfolded around him a statement of control and confidence. Benfica’s unbeaten streak now stretches to 30 league matches, underlining Mourinho’s immediate impact since his arrival in September 2025.

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