Match Report: Porto B 2–0 SL Benfica B — Liga Portugal 2

In a fiercely contested Liga Portugal 2 clash at the Estadio Municipal de Santa Maria da Feira, Porto B delivered a statement performance on 16 May 2026, defeating SL Benfica B 2–0. The Dragons’ reserve side produced a disciplined defensive display and capitalised on two clinical moments to claim all three points in front of a vocal home crowd.

First Half: A Tactical Battle

The opening 30 minutes saw both teams cancel each other out in midfield. Benfica B, known for their possession-based approach, controlled the ball but struggled to break through a compact Porto B backline. The deadlock was broken in the 38th minute when left winger Gonzalo Borges cut inside from the flank and unleashed a curling effort into the far corner, leaving the Benfica goalkeeper rooted.

Second Half: Porto B Seal the Win

After the interval, Benfica B pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Porto B’s defence, marshalled by centre-back Zé Pedro, stood firm. The decisive moment arrived in the 72nd minute. A swift counter-attack saw striker Wenderson Galeno latch onto a through ball, round the keeper, and slot home from a tight angle. Benfica B could not find a response, and Porto B held on for a deserved victory.

Key Performers

• Wenderson Galeno (Porto B) – A constant threat in behind, his goal and intelligent movement earned him the Man of the Match award.
• João Dias (Porto B) – The right-back was solid defensively and provided the assist for the opening goal.
• Henrique Araújo (Benfica B) – Worked tirelessly up front but lacked service in the final third.

Table Implications

The victory lifts Porto B into the top half of the Liga Portugal 2 standings, while Benfica B remain in mid-table. The result also extends Porto B’s unbeaten run at home to four matches, highlighting their growing resilience under pressure.