Benfica secured a routine 3-0 home win against AVS Futebol SAD in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on February 22, 2026. The match at the Estádio da Luz saw the dominant hosts control proceedings from start to finish, with the scoreline reflecting their superiority. Benfica opened the scoring early, settling any nerves and allowing them to play their expansive football. They added a second before the interval, effectively killing the contest. The second half was a controlled display, with Benfica adding a third goal to complete the scoring while managing the game's tempo. The victory was a standard three points for one of Portugal's giants against a team from the lower reaches of the table, with Benfica's quality in the final third proving too much for AVS to handle. The result kept Benfica firmly in the title race, applying pressure to their rivals at the top. Benfica's coach praised the professional attitude of his players, while the AVS manager recognized the gulf in class his team faced.