Benfica outclassed by FC Porto in Hugo dos Santos Cup final, once again falling short in their rivalry.

Reborn in Overtime: Porto Outmuscles Benfica to Reach Hugo dos Santos Trophy Final

Pumping up the pressure, FC Porto dethroned resistance from arch-rivals Benfica in a thrilling overtime battle, securing their spot in the finals of the Hugo dos Santos Trophy basketball tournament. The nail-biting encounter unfolded at Gondomar on Friday, culminating in a dramatic 95-104 victory for Porto.

The Dragons shocked the Eagles with a powerful display at the end of the first period, leading 21-24, and intensified their domination in the second quarter (19-27), taking a commanding 40-51 lead into halftime.

Although Benfica put up a strong fight in the third period (21-23), they couldn't match Porto's formidable performance, setting up an gripping finale. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles rallied back with an impressive 23-10 surge, forcing overtime.

As the drama reached its peak, Porto unleashed their killing instinct, scoring an 11-20 splurge in the excitement-filled overtime, effectively ending the game. This win guarantees Porto a place in the final, where they meet Oliveirense on Sunday.

For more action-packed basketball drama, don't miss out on Benfica's Heartbreaking Defeat to Sporting: Title Dreams Shattered.

(Enrichment Insights: Recents results indicate Porto defeated Oliveirense 86-78 in March 2025, but no explicit details on a Porto-Benfica semi-final or overtime result could be found. Twitter and Google search results mainly cover the football contest between Benfica and Porto.)

Despite the overtime loss, Benfica will have to readjust and prepare for their upcoming football match against Porto, still reeling from the dramatic basketball defeat.
The sports world is abuzz with the aftermath of Benfica's crushing basketball loss to Porto, forcing fans to question the team's readiness for upcoming challenges in both football and basketball.
In a shocking turn of events, Porto's basketball team, who dethroned Benfica in overtime, will now face Oliveirense in the final of the Hugo dos Santos Trophy, having put the basketball Eagles in a football-like tailspin.
As Porto advances in the Hugo dos Santos Trophy basketball tournament and the football teams prepare for their next clash, fans can't help but wonder if history will repeat itself and the Dragons will continue their dominance, crash-landing the dreams of Benfica once more.