Benfica-Tondela: extended match highlights

On Wednesday night, October 29, Benfica hosted Tondela at Estádio da Luz in the quarterfinals of the League Cup. With goals from Otamendi, Lukebakio – voted Man of the Match– and Pavlidis, the Eagles won 3-0 and secured their place in the final four. See the best images from the match...

The lights at Estádio da Luz were already shining beyond the final whistle, but for Martim, a young goalkeeper from Aveiro, aged just 12, the game was not over yet. After Benfica-Arouca (5-0), from Matchday 9 of the Liga Betclic, the Benfica fan experienced his own magical moment. Amid hugs, shy words, and admiring glances, he met the players and coach of the first team, took photos, and received a jersey from one of his idols, Trubin. It was the Benfica Foundation and the Club's Professional Football that opened the doors to this unforgettable encounter – and Martim left with his heart overflowing.

On the day that Estádio da Luz celebrated its 22nd anniversary, this Saturday, October 25, Benfica hosted Arouca in a match from gameweek 9 of the Liga Betclic. With 60,322 fans in the stands, the Eagles won 5-0, with goals from Pavlidis – who scored a hat-trick and was voted Man of the Match –, Otamendi, and Ivanovic. See the best images...