Benfica revived their UEFA Champions League campaign with a vital 2-0 home win over Napoli on December 11, 2025. This result at the Estádio da Luz provided a much-needed three points for the Portuguese giants, keeping their knockout stage dreams alive. The home side started with intensity and were rewarded with an early goal from a corner kick, a powerful near-post header giving them the lead. Napoli controlled possession for long periods but found Benfica's defense in resolute form. The decisive second goal came late in the match, a clinical counter-attack finished calmly by Benfica's striker to seal the victory. The match saw a standout performance from Benfica's goalkeeper, who made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet. This win shook up the group standings, putting Benfica back in contention and putting pressure on Napoli, who now faced a must-win final matchday scenario.