Porto defeat Benfica 3-1 with authority in 2026 Primeira Liga Matchday 7

Porto defeat Benfica 3-1 at Estadio do Dragao to secure all three points in the 2026 Primeira Liga Matchday 7 clash.

Porto defeated Benfica 3-1 in the 2026 Primeira Liga and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.

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Alexander Bah, Pietuszewski and Tomas Araujo are shown yellow cards after a confrontation between the players and the ensuing protests.

The referee signals that five minutes of stoppage time will be played.

Porto make two changes as Pepe and Andre Silva come off for Oskar Pietusewski and Samu Aghehowa. Benfica also make a change, with Samuel Dahl replaced by El Karouani.

Hwang In-beom receives a yellow card for a hard foul on Schjelderup.

A great corner from In-Beom finds Silva, who tries to send his header across goal toward the far post, but his effort goes just wide.

The match is more than decided, with Benfica avoiding unnecessary risks as they look to prevent the game from turning into a historic blowout. Porto remain calm and composed, with no need to take many more risks with their two-goal lead.

Porto make two changes as Martim Fernandes and William come off for Francisco Moura and Borja Sainz. Benfica make three substitutions, with Fredrik Aursnes, Rafa Silva and Gianluca Prestianni replaced by Leandro Martins, Dodi Lukebakio and Andreas Schjelderup.

Benfica are starting to grow desperate against a Porto side playing with complete composure and confidence. The Dragons have a two-goal lead and also have a numerical advantage on the pitch.

Porto capitalize on their reaction and score a third. Andre Silva wins possession inside the box and sends a pass into the middle for Hwang In-beom, who fires a shot into the net.

A great through ball from Rosario finds Silva in the middle. Inside the box, Silva beats his man and leaves it perfectly for Froholdt, who arrives unmarked and fires a powerful finish into the net.

What a play from Prestianni! He cuts inside toward the middle at the edge of the box, making it look like he will take a shot, but instead lifts a pass over the defense. Bah makes a surprise run into the box and heads it home to equalize.

Despite playing with one fewer player, Benfica come out in the second half looking to equalize. However, Porto's transitions could punish the Eagles if they leave too much space.

The second half is underway at Estadio do Dragao, with Porto leading Benfica 1-0.

Porto head into the break with a 1-0 lead over Benfica.

The referee signals that five minutes of stoppage time will be played.

Benfica make a substitution as Sudakov comes off for Alessandro Circati. Porto also make a change, with Gabri Veiga replaced by Hwang In-beom.

Prestianni is booked with a yellow card after protesting a foul that left him with a cut on his face. Moments later, Lenglet is sent off with a straight red card after striking Andre Silva.

What a switch of play! Pepe receives the ball and sends a lofted pass toward Gabri Veiga, who wins possession from the goalkeeper and calmly finishes to score the first goal of the match.

Porto have turned things around and are now seeing more of the ball, while creating more dangerous attacks. A goal could come at any moment as this clash continues to heat up.

Clement Lenglet receives a yellow card after committing a foul on Froholdt to stop a clear attacking move from Porto.

A major mistake from Porto's defense during the buildup as Fernandes loses the ball to Palhinha. He sends a cross into the box, which Bah connects with, but his effort goes well wide.

Pepe's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked after a pass from Pablo Rosario.

A great move from Benfica as Sudakov continues to stand out, delivering a superb cross to the far post. Prestianni connects with a header, but his effort goes just wide of the goal.

Benfica continue to look superior, while Porto try to gain ground with quick transitions and a higher defensive line. However, Benfica keep Porto on the back foot with high pressure, pushing their line above the halfway mark and forcing the hosts to retreat.

Benfica are applying intense pressure on Porto's midfield and defense in the opening minutes, forcing mistakes from the hosts. Gabri Veiga then picks up the first yellow card after a hard challenge on Bah, with the tackle carrying the risk of a possible red card.

The game gets underway as Porto and Benfica begin their Matchday 7 clash in the 2026 Primeira Liga.

Porto:

• Seko Fofana, injury
• Joao Costa, injury
• Nehuen Perez, injury
• Zaidu Sanusi, injury
• Vasco Sousa, injury

Benfica:

• Enzo Barrenechea, injury

Porto vs Benfica's head-to-head record shows that in their previous 41 meetings, Porto have won 20 times, Benfica have won 11 times, and 10 matches have ended in a draw.

Miguel Nogueira, from AF Braga, will referee Porto vs Benfica on Matchday 7. Paulo Bras and Nuno Pires will serve as assistant referees, while Fabio Melo will be the fourth official.

Luis Ferreira will be the VAR, with Joao Bessa Silva as the AVAR.

Porto vs Benfica will get underway at 3:30 PM ET (PT:11:30 AM)

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Benfica will line up as follows: Samuel Soares; Alexander Bah, Tomas Araujo, Clement Lenglet, Samuel Dahl; Fredrik Aursnes, Palhinha; Rapha Silva, Georgiy Sudakov, Gianluca Prestianni and Vangelis Pavlidis.

Porto will line up as follows: Diogo Costa; Alberto Costa, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, Martim Fernandes; Victor Froholdt, Pablo Rosario, Gabri Veiga; William, Andre Silva and Pepe.

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Porto face Benfica this Sunday, September 20, at Estadio do Dragao on Matchday 7.

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