Benfica B Beat Chaves 3-1 in Liga Portugal 2

SL Benfica B produced a composed and energetic performance to defeat GD Chaves 3-1 in Liga Portugal 2 on 1 November 2026. The young Benfica side controlled long spells of the match, responded well after conceding an equalizer, and pulled away in the second half to secure an important three points.

Match overview

Benfica B started with purpose at the Benfica Campus, pressing high and moving the ball quickly through midfield. Chaves arrived with a more direct approach and looked dangerous when they could win the ball in transition, but the hosts’ tempo and youthful intensity set the tone early. The opening goal gave Benfica B confidence, and even after Chaves leveled before the break, the home side never lost control of the game’s rhythm.

The second half was where Benfica B’s quality told. They recycled possession well, stretched Chaves from side to side, and created better chances as the visitors tired. Chaves remained competitive and had moments of threat on the counter, but Benfica B’s finishing and composure in the final third made the difference.

Key moments

• 17th minute: Benfica B took the lead after a high press forced a turnover, with a low finish from inside the box beating the Chaves goalkeeper.
• 41st minute: Chaves equalized against the run of play, converting a quick transition with a well-placed shot across the goalkeeper.
• 63rd minute: Benfica B restored their advantage when a clever pass opened the defense and the forward finished confidently at the near post.
• 82nd minute: The hosts sealed the win with a third goal, this time from a flowing move down the right that ended with a composed finish.

Tactical story

Benfica B’s 4-2-3-1 shape allowed their attacking midfielders to drift into space between Chaves’ midfield and defense. The hosts used quick combinations and aggressive pressing to win the ball in dangerous areas, and their full-backs provided width when Chaves sat deeper. Chaves tried to stay compact and hit long diagonal passes toward their forwards, but they struggled to sustain possession for long periods.

The deciding factor was Benfica B’s ability to keep creating after the equalizer. Rather than becoming anxious, the young side kept circulating the ball and waited for gaps to appear. Chaves defended with effort, but the constant movement from Benfica B’s midfield eventually pulled the away side out of shape. The third goal was a clear reflection of the home team’s control in the latter stages.

Standout performers

Benfica B’s attacking midfielder was at the heart of most positive moves, linking play and finding pockets of space. The center-forward also impressed with movement and finishing, while the goalkeeper made a key stop at 1-1 to prevent Chaves from taking an unlikely lead. For Chaves, their goalkeeper kept the score respectable with several saves, and their midfielder worked tirelessly to disrupt Benfica B’s rhythm.

Season impact

The victory strengthens Benfica B’s position in the Liga Portugal 2 standings and underlines the quality of the club’s development pipeline. For Chaves, the defeat is a setback in what has been a competitive campaign, but there were enough spells of resistance to suggest they can respond. Benfica B’s ability to score three goals at home will be especially pleasing, as it adds attacking momentum to an already promising run of form.