Santa Clara lost to Benfica 2-1, in a game played in the Azores. The defeat increases the pressure on the Azorean team, which seeks to stay in the Primeira Liga.

What happened?

Benfica won the game with goals from Pavlidis and Paulo Victor, while Santa Clara scored with Gonçalo Paciência.

Why is it important for Santa Clara?

The defeat increases the pressure on the team, which seeks to stay in the Primeira Liga. Santa Clara is in 16th place, with 17 points.

What comes next?

Santa Clara seeks to recover after their fifth consecutive defeat. The team needs a win to stay in the fight against relegation.

DateOpponentResult
2026-05-16FC Porto1-0

Santa Clara is in 13th place in the Primeira Liga, with 36 points, after 34 games. The team has a goal difference of -9, with 32 goals scored and 41 conceded.