Benfica win emotional Classico amid Eusebio tributes


Benfica (L) and Porto players observe a minute's silence for former Portuguese legend Eusebio before their Portuguese Premier League soccer match at Luz stadium in Lisbon January 12, 2014. REUTERS/Hugo Correia

(Reuters) - Benfica won a league match against arch-rivals Porto for the first time in more than four years on Sunday, beating them 2-0 on an emotional afternoon marked by tributes to their former forward Eusebio.

Goals in each half from Rodrigo and Ezequiel Garay took Benfica top of the table with 36 points, two ahead of Sporting with champions Porto a further point behind in third.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Pochettino hits out at rumours on Chelsea future
Soccer-Clattenburg resigns as Forest referee analyst
Soccer-Girona want 'historic' home win over Barcelona
Soccer-Dortmund can rest players against Augsburg after PSG win, says Terzic
Soccer-PSV await coronation as Dutch champions
Soccer-Top-four chasing Atletico need to improve, says Simeone
Soccer-Arsenal better prepared for title tussle this season, says Arteta
Soccer-Man City must make experience count, says Guardiola
Soccer-Dortmund veteran Reus to leave club at end of season
Soccer-Barca out for revenge against Girona, says Xavi

Others Also Read