Benfica-Arouca: extended match highlights

In front of almost 50,000 spectators at the Estádio da Luz, Benfica confirmed their qualification for the 2024/2025 Portuguese Cup final on Wednesday night, April 23, by beating Tirsense 4-0 in the second leg of the semi-final (goals from António Silva, Bajrami, Belotti and Barreiro). In the first game, the Eagles had won 0-5. Thus, with a 9-0 aggregate in the semi-final, the Glorioso reached the decisive match of the Portuguese Cup for the 39th time. On their way to Jamor, the Reds overcame Pevidém (0-2), Estrela da Amadora (7-0), Farense (1-3), SC Braga (1-0) and, finally, Tirsense in a two-legged tie.

Having celebrated his 75th birthday on Sunday, April 20, Humberto Coelho received a heartfelt and well-deserved tribute on Wednesday, April 23, at the Estádio da Luz, during half-time of the Benfica-Tirsense (4-0) second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals. Captain for many years, he wore the Manto Sagrado for “14 fantastic seasons” and, on the pitch, he gave a special thanks to the fans. "This is more than soul, it's an extraordinary mystique! Only at Benfica can you feel this recognition and this glory and memory of having played for the best club in the world," said the former central defender.

At Jamor! Benfica are in the final of the 2024/25 Portuguese Cup after beating Tirsense 4-0 on Wednesday night, April 23, in the second leg of the semi-finals. At the Estádio da Luz, António Silva (45'+3'), Bajrami (74'), Belotti (78') and Barreiro (90'+1') scored the goals for the eagles, who, with a 9-0 aggregate win, are through to the final match of the Portuguese Cup for the 39th time! See the best images from the match... 

Under heavy rain and strong wind, Benfica picked up three points in their trip to the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques on Saturday night, April 19, on matchday 30 of the Liga Betclic. Pavlidis (2) and Álvaro Carreras scored the goals that sealed the Eagles' victory against Vitória SC (0-3).

Operating effectively and with quality in the heart of Benfica's midfield, Florentino was named Man of the Match in the match that Benfica won in Guimarães (0-3) against Vitória SC, in the context of matchday 30 of the Liga Betclic. The Eagles' no. 61 made 4 tackles, 4 interceptions, 1 clearance and also won 4 duels on the ground, registering a total of 42 actions with the ball and an 86 percent pass accuracy (25 accurate out of 29 attempted) at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques Stadium on Saturday night, April 19. The statistics are from the Sofascore platform.