Mourinho’s Benfica delivered a commanding performance at the Estádio da Luz, thrashing Moreirense 4-1 to move within four points of league leaders Porto, who hold a game in hand. For much of the match, the hosts dominated but faced resistance before pulling away late.
Leandro Barreiro opened the scoring in the second minute, setting the tone for what seemed like a routine victory. However, Moreirense responded through Travassos before the half-hour mark, capitalizing on a long ball from goalkeeper André Ferreira to level the score.
Richard Ríos celebrates his goal for Benfica.
But Benfica quickly regained control, with Richard Ríos restoring the lead just three minutes later. After that, Moreirense rarely threatened Trubin’s goal, failing to register a single shot on target in the second half. Franjo Ivanovic sealed the win with a double in the final three minutes, making it 4-1.
The result puts Benfica second, four points behind Porto, who have a game in hand. Sporting CP sits eight points off the lead but with two games fewer than Benfica and one fewer than Porto, keeping the title race alive. The Dragons hold the destiny of the Portuguese league in their hands.