Benfica meant business right from the start. They kicked off their 2025/26 national championship season with a dominant 5-0 victory. This powerful win came at home against Turquel. The team had just lifted the 2025 Elite Cup, so high expectations followed them into this new league campaign.
Turquel was one of three squads earning promotion to the top division. Benfica, often called “the Eagles,” quickly showed why they were favorites. Roberto di Benedetto got the scoring started midway through the first half. Before the break, Gonçalo Pinto and Zé Miranda each found the net. This put Benfica comfortably ahead with a 3-0 lead at halftime. The second half saw no let-up from the home side. João Rodrigues and Lucas Ordonez both added goals. They sealed the final score at a resounding 5-0.
Game Recap
For a detailed breakdown, check the official match sheet.
The opening weekend of the season stretched across several days. Sunday saw some interesting results, with more games scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. One notable upset was Oliveirense’s home loss. Nuno Resende’s squad fell 3-1 to visiting Valongo. Meanwhile, HC Braga made a big statement on the road. They hammered Juv. Pacense with a dominant 7-1 victory. Other home teams fared better. Riba d’Ave secured a tight 2-1 win against CH Carvalhos. Sp. Tomar also defended their home turf, beating CD Póvoa 2-0.
Other Scores
You can find all the league results here.