Benfica won on their visit to Académica de Espinho, 3-0 (25-19, 25-21 and 25-20), in a match on the 16th round of the regular phase of the League. On Saturday afternoon, the Eagles reached 42 points, remaining three behind the leader – and defending champion – Sporting.
The Eagles’ calendar is followed by a visit to Turkish side Altekma, on Wednesday (2pm), in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Challenge Cup. In the first round, Benfica won 3-2. When returning to the League, on Saturday (5pm), there will be a reception against Leixões (4th).
As for Académica de Espinho, they resumed the trail of defeats and recorded 22 points in 6th place, before the visit to Santo Tirso (12th), on Saturday (4pm).
🔥 Victory #VolleyballBenfica against AA Espinho!
Partials: 19-25 | 21-25 | 20-25 pic.twitter.com/rsuJU2TdPL
— SLBenfica Modalidades (@modalidadesslb)
January 24, 2026
Also this afternoon, Sporting won at Câstelo da Maia, 3-1 (25-21, 25-17, 23-25 and 25-18). The Lions’ calendar is followed by a visit to Polish side Zawiercie – on Wednesday (5pm) – in the fourth round of the Champions group stage. On their return home, the lions will host Académica São Mamede (3rd), on February 1st (6pm).
In turn, Castêlo da Maia is 10th with 14 points. After four consecutive defeats in the League, they point to the visit to Académica São Mamede, on Tuesday (9pm), in an adjustment of the calendar for the 13th round.
Other results
Académica São Mamede 3-0 Clube K;
Sp. Espinho 3-0 Santo Tirso;
Gondomar Ward 1-3 Madalena;
Leixões 2-3 Vitória de Guimarães.
