Benfica and Sporting Lisbon Clash in Taca de Portugal Final

Estadio Nacional, Portugal — Benfica and Sporting Lisbon will face off in the final of the Taca de Portugal on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. local time. The two teams, both with domestic trophies to their names this season, are set for a significant showdown to determine which club claims supremacy in Portuguese football.

Benfica, the defending League Cup champions, are coming off a tense campaign where they were edged out of the Primeira Liga title by their rivals. They managed to defeat Sporting Lisbon on penalties to win the Taca da Liga in January, but fell short in the title race, finishing just two points behind. Coach Bruno Lage’s team is eager to secure their first Taca de Portugal trophy since the 2016-17 season, after losing in their last two appearances in the final.

Sporting Lisbon, on the other hand, is looking to avenge their painful defeat in last season’s Taca de Portugal final against Porto. After clinching the Primeira Liga title with a recent 2-0 victory over Vitoria de Guimaraes, they come into this final with confidence and an unbeaten streak of 17 matches in all competitions.

Both teams are entering the match with key injuries; Benfica will likely be without essential players, while Sporting has also lost several to suspensions and injuries. Benfica’s forward, who scored 29 goals this season, is expected to lead their attack. Meanwhile, Sporting’s leading scorer, who has netted an impressive 53 goals, is anticipated to be a crucial asset for their pursuit of glory.

Fans can expect a tightly contested battle, as recent encounters between these clubs have been closely fought, with the last three derbies featuring fewer than three goals. The stakes are high, and the possibility of penalties looms large, making this a must-watch event for football fans.