Benfica vs Academico Viseu

Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 22:30Estádio da Luz, LisbonDavid Rafael Oliveira da Silva, Portugal

Summary

Match report

Benfica and Academico Viseu drew 2-2 in the Primeira Liga (Matchday 1). Benfica led 1-0 at half-time. Academico Viseu came from a goal down to draw.

Benfica’s goals came from V. Pavlidis in the 10th minute and G. Prestianni in the 58th minute. Academico Viseu’s goals came from R. Pereira in the 55th minute and Andre Clovis in the 67th minute. G. Prestianni was the highest-rated player on the pitch (9.6).

Player of the match

G. Prestianni

Benfica82'11Rating 9.6

Key stats

All stats

62%Possession38%

3.44Expected goals (xG)1.07
28Total shots8
11Shots on target4
10Corners2
2Yellow cards4

Live commentary

Full-time: Benfica and Academico Viseu draw 2-2. In numbers: possession Benfica 62%, Academico Viseu 38%; shots 28 (11 on target) to 8 (4 on target)
90+2'
Yellow card: Igor Milioransa (Academico Viseu) for a foul
82'
Double substitution, Benfica: G. Prestianni comes on for J. Duran, A. Bah on for A. Dedic
79'
Yellow card: André Ceitil (Academico Viseu) for a foul
78'
Substitution, Academico Viseu: Andre Clovis replaces D. Steczyk
76'
Double substitution, Benfica: Rafa Silva comes on for D. Lukebakio, L. Barreiro on for R. Rios
73'
Triple substitution, Academico Viseu: C. Kahraman comes on for C. Ferreira, A. Zamora on for Pedro Barcelos, R. Pereira on for L. Gohi
67'
Goal! Andre Clovis pulls Academico Viseu level (2-2), set up by Robinho
64'
Substitution, Benfica: G. Sudakov comes on for A. Schjelderup
63'
Substitution, Academico Viseu: A. Mestanza comes on for A. Ceitil
58'
Goal! G. Prestianni restores Benfica's lead (2-1) after a pass from E. Barrenechea
55'
Goal! R. Pereira pulls Academico Viseu level (1-1) after a pass from C. Kahraman
We're back under way for the second half
Half-time: Benfica lead 1-0
45+1'
Yellow card: Tomás Araújo (Benfica) for a foul
25'
Yellow card: Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica) for a foul
19'
Booking: Anthony Correia (Academico Viseu) for a foul
15'
Booking: Alejandro Mestanza (Academico Viseu) for a foul
10'
Goal! V. Pavlidis puts Benfica ahead (1-0) after a pass from G. Prestianni
Kick-off! We're under way between Benfica and Academico Viseu. Benfica line up in a 4-2-3-1, Academico Viseu in a 4-3-3

Lineups

BenficaCoach: Marco SilvaAverage rating 7.14-2-3-1

Benfica – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

24S. SoaresGoalkeeper – Rating 7.2
6A. BahDefender – Rating 7.0, On 82'
44T. AraujoDefender – Captain, Rating 6.9, Yellow card 45+1'
2C. LengletDefender – Rating 7.3
26S. DahlDefender – Rating 6.3
18L. BarreiroMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 76'
5E. BarrenecheaMidfielder – Rating 7.7, Assist
27Rafa SilvaMidfielder – Rating 7.2, On 76'
10G. SudakovMidfielder – Rating 6.5, Yellow card 25', On 64'
25G. PrestianniMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 9.6, Goal 58', Assist, On 82'
14V. PavlidisForward – Rating 7.3, Goal 10'