On December 17, 2025, at the "Estádio Algarve" stadium, a match took place in the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup between the teams "Farense" and "Benfica". Thanks to a successful start, "Benfica" achieved a convincing victory with a score of 2-0.
The first goal of the match was scored in the 11th minute by Richard Rios, following an assist from Ukrainian midfielder Georgiy Sudakov. Sudakov, who is in his debut season in Portugal, later sustained an injury in the first half and was replaced by Fredrik Aursnes in the 36th minute.
In the second half, Franjo Ivanovic increased "Benfica's" lead in the 56th minute, securing the victory for his team. "Benfica" controlled the flow of the game and finished the match with a clean sheet, having not conceded any goals.
Despite the victory, "Benfica's" coach José Mourinho made significant rotations in the lineup, leaving the primary goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin on the bench, favoring Samuel Soares. This decision proved successful, as the team managed to keep their goal intact.
This result is an important milestone for "Benfica" in the Portuguese Cup, where the team continues to compete for the title. With this victory, "Benfica" maintains its confidence in the current season and demonstrates a high level of play.
