Benfica advance to Taca da Liga semis as they look to defend title

Benfica opened the defense of their Taca da Liga title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Tondea in the quarter-final stage and will now move on to face Braga in the semi-finals, the same as it played out last season.

The Final Four of the competition will be played once again in Leiria with Benfica and Braga going head to head on January 6, 2026 for a place in the Finals on the Saturday of January 10. 

Benfica got goals from captain Otamendi who converted a goal from the penalty spot in the first half, while Dodi Lukebakio and Vangelis Pavlidis cemented the victory with a pair of goals in the final twelves minutes of the game.

Benfica will be looking to capture their ninth Taca da Liga this season