Sporting made to wait for title after Benfica earn derby draw

Sporting will have to wait until the final day of the Primeira Liga season as they bid to retain their title after being held to a 1-1 draw at second-placed rivals Benfica on Saturday.
May 10, 2026, 03:38 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Benfica
Sporting CP
  • KO
  • 4
  • 15
  • 19
  • HT
  • 45
  • 54
  • 58
  • 60
  • 63
  • 70
  • 71
  • 71
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 90+1
  • 90+3
  • FT
  • 90+8
  • 90+8

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Benfica 1, Sporting Lisbon 1.
90'+8'
Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting Lisbon) is shown the red card.
90'+8'
António Silva (Benfica) is shown the yellow card.
Match Stats
BENSCP
Possession
60.5%
39.560.5
39.5%
Shots on Goal
1
4
Shot Attempts
14
7
Yellow Cards
5
2
Corner Kicks
6
2
Saves
3
0