: Anilson Dourado Santiago scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute.
: SL Benfica B won 2–1 at the Caixa Futebol Campus. Head-to-Head History P.Ferreira vs SL Benfica
The matchup between and SL Benfica has historically been a David vs. Goliath narrative in Portuguese football. While Benfica is one of the "Big Three" with 37 league titles, Paços de Ferreira has frequently fought to maintain its status as a top-tier competitor. Recent Encounters (2025–2026) : Anilson Dourado Santiago scored the decisive goal
The historical gap between the two clubs' first teams is significant. In 26 previous meetings, Benfica has been overwhelmingly dominant: Paços de Ferreira SL Benfica Draws Total Goals Goliath narrative in Portuguese football
: At the time of the match, Paços was in 16th place, while Benfica B held the 9th spot in the second division.