Benfica defeated rivals Sporting CP 1-0 to lift the Portuguese Super Cup on August 1, 2025. The season's traditional curtain-raiser, kicking off at 03:45, was a tense and closely fought encounter between the Primeira Liga champions and the Taça de Portugal winners. The only goal of the game came in the second half, with Benfica scoring from a swift counter-attack that caught the Sporting defense off guard. Sporting pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Benfica's defense, marshaled by their experienced goalkeeper, held firm to secure the trophy. This victory gives Benfica early silverware and bragging rights over their Lisbon rivals, setting a positive tone for their upcoming season.