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Benfica defeats Gil Vicente ahead of classic at the Dragão

Benfica won against Gil Vicente with a score of 3-1, securing their fifth consecutive victory before the upcoming challenge at the Estádio do Dragão.

13 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Benfica secured a 3-1 victory over Gil Vicente at home, in a match marked by decisive moments in the final minutes. Héctor Hernández posed a concern for the home defense, but goals from Pavlidis, who scored twice, and Prestianni ensured the hosts' win.

This victory represents Benfica's fifth consecutive win, as they now prepare to face FC Porto in the classic match at the Estádio do Dragão. The result puts the team in good form ahead of one of the most anticipated encounters of the season.

Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, made only one change, swapping Palhinha for Barrenechea in the starting lineup after the previous victory over Moreirense, where the team triumphed 4-0.

Additionally, the team is also preparing for a visit to Milan, which has contributed to a special focus on player selection for the recent matches.

Marco Silva commented that the victory came after some effort from the team, noting that he managed to convey the anxiety to the players, which showed a positive reaction during the game. Gabriel Alves, in a comment about the match, highlighted that a classic is expected where strength will meet technique.

In other sports news, Portugal lost to Israel 3-2 in Eurovolley, a factor that may impact the mindset of the national team ahead of upcoming commitments.

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