Casa Pia Fight Back to Hold Benfica in Primeira Liga Stalemate
Casa Pia AC held Sport Lisboa e Benfica to a 1–1 draw on matchday 28 of the Primeira Liga on 6 April 2026, earning a valuable point after a strong second-half response. Detailed statistics beyond goals, bookings and substitutions were not available.
Benfica, pushing to keep pace in the title race, eventually broke the deadlock in the 68th minute. Richard Rios put the visitors ahead, finishing a move created by Andreas Schjelderup. The goal reflected a period in which Benfica were increasingly on the front foot after the interval.
The lead lasted just ten minutes. In the 78th minute, Rafael Brito struck for Casa Pia to level the match at 1–1, capitalising on a rare clear opening against the Lisbon giants. His goal shifted the momentum and gave the hosts renewed belief heading into the closing stages.
Both coaches turned to their benches in search of an edge. Casa Pia introduced Korede Osundina at half-time, later bringing on Claudio Mendes, João Marques, Abdu Conté and Kelian Nsona Wa Saka. Benfica responded with attacking and midfield changes of their own, including the introduction of Gianluca Prestianni, Heorhii Sudakov, Anísio Cabral and Franjo Ivanovic after Dodi Lukebakio, Rafa Silva, Enzo Barrenechea and Alexander Bah were withdrawn.
The only booking recorded came in the 85th minute, when Casa Pia goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira was shown a yellow card, underlining a tense finale as the hosts worked to protect their point and Benfica chased a late winner.
The draw leaves Benfica ruing missed chances to claim all three points, while Casa Pia can be encouraged by their resilience against one of the league’s heavyweights. For full match information, visit the Ballaxy match centre: Casa Pia vs Benfica.
Primeira Liga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Porto
|
32 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 64 | 15 | 49 | 85 | W W W W D |
| 2 |
Sporting Clube de Portugal
|
32 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 82 | 23 | 59 | 76 | W D D L W |
| 3 |
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
|
32 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 69 | 22 | 47 | 76 | D W W W D |
| 4 |
Sporting Clube de Braga
|
32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 57 | D L W D W |
| 5 |
FC Famalicão
|
32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 52 | D W D D D |
| 6 |
Gil Vicente FC
|
32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 50 | D W L D |
| 7 |
Vitória SC
|
32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 39 | 48 | -9 | 42 | L W W D |
| 8 |
Moreirense FC
|
32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37 | 47 | -10 | 42 | W L W D L |
| 9 |
GD Estoril Praia
|
32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 52 | 53 | -1 | 38 | D L L L L |
| 10 |
FC Alverca
|
32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 50 | -16 | 38 | L W L W W |
| 11 |
FC Arouca
|
32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 41 | 62 | -21 | 36 | D L W L W |
| 12 |
Rio Ave FC
|
32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 33 | 52 | -19 | 35 | D L D W L |
| 13 |
CD Santa Clara
|
32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 40 | -10 | 33 | D W D L |
| 14 |
CD Nacional
|
32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 35 | 43 | -8 | 31 | L W W L W |
| 15 |
CF Estrela da Amadora
|
32 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 36 | 54 | -18 | 28 | L L L L L |
| 16 |
Casa Pia AC
|
32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 29 | 56 | -27 | 26 | L L L D L |
| 17 |
CD Tondela
|
32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 52 | -28 | 25 | W D L L D |
| 18 |
AVS
|
32 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 24 | 66 | -42 | 17 | W D D D |
