Benfica and Sporting CP Battle in Futsal Champions League Quarterfinal
Lisbon witnessed a thrilling encounter in the UEFA Futsal Champions League Quarterfinals on February 23, 2026, as SL Benfica hosted Sporting CP at the Pavilhão da Luz. Benfica emerged victorious with a narrow 4-3 win in a match filled with dramatic goals and intense rivalry.
Match Highlights
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams demonstrating high skill, and determination. Benfica took the lead through Diego Nunes in the 15th minute, but Sporting CP quickly responded with a goal from Bruno Pinto, assisted by A. Merlim, to level the score at 1-1 by halftime.
The second half saw a flurry of goals. Jacaré place Benfica ahead again, followed by Raul Moreira equalizing for Sporting CP. Zicky then gave Sporting CP a temporary lead, only for A. Guilherme to restore parity. The decisive goal came from Diego Nunes, securing a 4-3 victory for Benfica.
Key Moments
- 15′: Goal – Diego Nunes (Benfica)
- 19′: Goal – Bruno Pinto (Sporting CP), assist by A. Merlim
- 31′: Goal – Jacaré (Benfica)
- 31′: Goal – Raul Moreira (Sporting CP), assist by Higor de Souza
- 33′: Goal – Zicky (Sporting CP)
- 28′: Goal – A. Guilherme (Benfica)
- 40′: Goal – Diego Nunes (Benfica)
Competition Details
The match was part of the UEFA Futsal Champions League, Knockout Stage, Quarterfinals, and was played at the Pavilhão da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal. Sofascore provided live updates and detailed match information.
Looking Ahead
Benfica’s victory propels them into the next stage of the UEFA Futsal Champions League, where they will face a challenging opponent. The team will look to build on this momentum as they continue their pursuit of the championship title.