Benfica and Porto finish level in dramatic 2-2 draw: Highlights and goals

In a high-stakes "O Clássico" that lived up to the billing, Benfica salvaged a 2-2 draw against league-leading FC Porto thanks to an 89th-minute equalizer from Leandro Barreiro. While the point keeps Benfica’s slim title hopes on life support, Porto maintains a commanding lead at the top of the table after nearly spoiling the party in Lisbon.

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In an intense game, Benfica and Porto tied at Estadio Da Luz in Portugal and keep their chances to win the title.

By getting fouls, Benfica are trying to win the game, but Porto are defending well.

Referee Pinheiro added 6 minutes.

In an excellent play, Benfica score the second goal with Barreiro and tie the game.

Despite Benfica's goal, Porto look better on the field and seem to have the best chance to win the game.

Porto are creating the best chances so far by attacking the defense that already feels the absence from Otamendi.

By sending the ball from the corner, Benfica are trying hard to score another goal.

By receiving fouls, Benfica are losing strength to seek for their goal and tie the mathcup.

The Argentine defender got subbed due to injury.

Mourinho's touch have helped Benfica on their quest to revert the result.

Schjelderup scores for Benfica at Estadio Da Luz and now the score is 1-2.

Despite the intensity, Benfica try hard to surpass Porto's defense, but the players have been outstanding.

Despite his attempts, Jose Mourinho decided to sack him and with the substitutions, the Portuguese expects to turn things around.

Benfica try to press Porto's defense in the second half, but they haven't gave the ball away and the local team is getting nervous.

In a game that has had options for both sides, the ball doesn't have a clear dominator.

Benfica have decreased their intensity in the game, due to the amount of fouls committed by Porto.

Porto got the chance to score the third goal, but the ball went wide and they keep the advantage in the game.

Controlling the ball, trying hard to take advantage of a mistake in the defense to score a goal.

With a different attitude, Porto keep the ball and try to score on Benfica's goal.

Benfica and Porto restart the game in the second half.

Porto go to the half time with the lead at Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon against Benfica.

Porto's keeper tried to delay the game in the goal kick and referee showed him the yellow card. We have four in total in this first half.

A free kick from Veiga almost touches the net, but the keeper was ready to save it. The corner kick for Porto didn't have any damage.

After Porto scored the second goal of the game, Prestianni decided to shot on target, but Porto's keeper saves it again. Additional time: 7 minutes.

Pietuszewski takes advantage of a counterattack and scores the second goal of the game.

While the matchup keeps being played, Benfica's supporters have lighted bengals and the visibility could be affected again.

Multiple faults in the last couple of minutes have heated things up between both players, and a couple of yellow cards were shown. One for each side.

Benfica have a open space on their defense while attacking Porto and they almost took advantage of it, but Kurbin saved the ball.

With a couple of great dribbles against Porto's defenders, Benfica have had chances to score by corner and free kicks, however, Porto keep the lead in the score.

In a counterattack, Porto almost score the second goal of the game against Benfica, but Kurbin was cautious and saved the locals.

Another corner was conceded to Benfica, but Porto are defending their 0-1 lead in the score with everything they can.

With different counterattacks, Porto want to extend their advantage in the game, but Benfica have defended well so far.

Despite they are currently losing the game, Benfica are trying hard to tie it, and the corner kicks could be a weapon to it.

After scoring the goal, Benfica's pressing is more intense, and now Porto defend their advantage on the score.

After a rebound that goalkeeper Kurbin left in the penalty area, Froholdt scores the lead for Porto.

Jose Mourinho's team are pressing the exit from Porto's players and already has created two shots on target.

The players are playing on the field, as the referee restarted the game.

Due to the smoke in the field, referee Pinheiro stopped the game.

The matchup between Benfica and Porto starts in Estadio Da Luz with Porto moving the ball.

Despite both teams haven't lost crucial players for this matchup, there are some players that definitely will be missed as substitutions.

Benfica's injury report: Aursnes F., Bruma, Felix N., Veloso J.

Porto's injury report: de Jong L., Samu, Perez N.

Both teams are warming up on the field for the upcoming matchup, while supporters steadily fill the stands at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, one of the historic venues of the 2004 UEFA European Championship. It was here that Portugal famously fell to Greece in a memorable final, culminating in an unforgettable chapter in football history.

The officials for this crucial game between Porto and Benfica are also confirmed: 

Referee: Joao Pinheiro

Assistant referees: Bruno Jesus y Luciano Maia

Fourth referee: Helder Carvalho 

VAR: Luis Ferreira

AVAR: Valdemar Maia

With both teams already in Estadio Da Luz for this crucial matchup, there is just a matter of time to watch the development of this game between Benfica and Porto.

Benfica and Porto already posted their lineups for this crucial game in Lisbon:

Benfica's starting XI: Trubin A. (G); Dedic A., Araujo T., Otamendi N. (C), Dahl S.; Rios R., Barrenechea E., Prestianni G., Rafa Silva; Schjelderup A., Pavlidis V.

Porto's starting XI: Costa D. (G)(C); Costa A., Bednarek J., Kiwior J., Fernandes M.; Froholdt V., Varela A., Veiga G.; Pepe, Gul D., Pietuszewski O.

Welcome to our live blog coverage of today’s Primeira Liga's matchup! Benfica face Porto at Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon as Gianluca Prestianni and company look to secure a victory win.

Stay with us for key information, match insights, and minute-by-minute updates as Benfica and Porto battle it out in Lisbon.