LIVE! Watch Benfica vs Sporting CP in the Taça de Portugal Final on beIN SPORTS
One of the fiercest rivalries in Portuguese football will take center stage this Sunday, May 25, 2025, as Benfica and Sporting CP clash in the Taça de Portugal final at the iconic Estádio Nacional do Jamor in Oeiras. Kickoff is set for 5:15 p.m. local time, with live coverage on beIN SPORTS USA starting at 11:50 a.m. ET / 8:50 a.m. PT.
This marks the eighth time the Lisbon giants meet in a Portuguese Cup final, and the first since their emotional and controversial encounter in 1996 — remembered tragically for the death of a fan caused by a pyrotechnic device.
Benfica, the record-holder with 26 Taça titles, will look to extend its dominance, while Sporting CP aims to lift the trophy for the 18th time.
Road to the Final
Benfica: The Eagles stormed through the semifinals with a 9-0 aggregate win over Tirsense, showcasing complete control and attacking firepower across both legs.
Sporting CP: The Lions eased past Rio Ave with a 4-1 aggregate score, showing tactical balance and clinical finishing on their path to Jamor.
Projected Lineups
Benfica
Trubin; Tomás Araújo, António Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Florentino Luís, Barreiro, Kokçu; Akturkoglu, Schjelderup, Pavlidis.
Sporting CP
Rui Silva; Eduardo Quaresma, Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio; Geny Catamo, Morita, Debast, Maxi Araújo; Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves, Gyökeres.
The final will be the last match for two key stars in their current clubs:
- Ángel Di María , who is set to leave Benfica at the end of the season, closing his second spell in Lisbon.
- Viktor Gyökeres , Sporting’s goal-scoring machine (39 league goals, 4 in the Cup), is expected to make a high-profile move to the Premier League this summer.
High-Stakes Lisbon Derby
Sporting CP arrive on a high after winning the Primeira Liga and are aiming to complete a domestic double. Benfica, meanwhile, see the final as a chance to salvage silverware from an inconsistent season and end the campaign on a high note.
With pride, history, and major trophies on the line, this final promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams in top form. Fans around the world can expect drama, passion, and football at its finest.
