Sporting draws at Benfica and the Portuguese league will be decided in the final round
- Sporting Lisbon and Benfica drew 1-1 in an intense Lisbon derby at Estádio da Luz on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
- Sporting struck first with Francisco Trincão scoring a first-time shot in the opening minutes, but Benfica equalized through Muhammed Aktürkoğlu in the 63rd minute.
- Benfica applied sustained pressure in the second half, with Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis showcasing skill by dribbling past defenders to set up the equalizer.
- The match featured penalty claims on both sides, but the referee allowed play to continue without VAR intervention, and the game ended after seven minutes of stoppage time.
- The draw leaves Sporting and Benfica level on points, with Sporting holding a head-to-head advantage, so the Portuguese league title will be decided in the final round of the season.
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