Benfica 1–3 Sporting Braga. This Portuguese League Cup match was played on 7 January 2026. Sporting Braga won.
Sporting Braga vs Benfica Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/01/07
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Sporting Braga
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Benfica
Sporting Braga
36
Benfica wins
17
Sporting Braga wins
-
11 May 2026
Benfica
2 - 2
Sporting Braga
D
-
28 Dec 2025
Sporting Braga
2 - 2
Benfica
D
-
17 May 2025
Sporting Braga
1 - 1
Benfica
D
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26 Feb 2025
Benfica
1 - 0
Sporting Braga
W
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08 Jan 2025
Benfica
3 - 0
Sporting Braga
W
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Benfica faced Sporting Braga in the Portuguese League Cup on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 and the match finished 1–3. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 64 times on record. Benfica have won 36, Sporting Braga have won 17 and 11 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Benfica vs Sporting Braga — frequently asked
When was Benfica vs Sporting Braga played?
Kick-off was in the Portuguese League Cup.
Where was Benfica vs Sporting Braga played?
At Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, Portugal (capacity 23888).
What was the final score of Benfica vs Sporting Braga?
Benfica 1 – 3 Sporting Braga. Sporting Braga won.
How can I follow Benfica vs Sporting Braga live?
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Which competition is Benfica vs Sporting Braga part of?
The Portuguese League Cup in Portugal. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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