FC Porto - Benfica

The latest edition of O Classico arrives on 20 September 2026 as FC Porto host Benfica in a high-stakes matchday 7 encounter. Both sides enter the fixture in commanding form, with Porto looking to maintain their domestic momentum following a clinical 4-1 victory over Casa Pia AC. However, the hosts must navigate this test without the services of Zaidu Sanusi and Victor Froholdt, who are both sidelined through injury. The expected XI for Porto features Andre Silva and William Gomes leading the attack, tasked with breaking down a resilient Benfica defensive unit in front of their home supporters.

Benfica arrive at Estadio do Dragao riding a wave of confidence after securing a 2-0 win against AC Milan in European competition. Their recent domestic record remains equally impressive, highlighted by a dominant 3-1 victory over Gil Vicente. While Benfica will be without the injured Alexander Bah, they retain a potent threat through Vangelis Pavlidis and Gianluca Prestianni. These two clubs last met in the league on 8 March 2026, where they played out a 2-2 draw, setting the stage for another tightly contested affair between these historic rivals.