Historically, Benfica has almost complete control over this fixture. Out of 22 total meetings, the Lisbon giants have won 18 times, while Santa Clara has managed only a single victory. C.D. Santa Clara SL Benfica Draws Goals Scored Clean Sheets Data sourced from WorldFootball and FootyStats . Key Figures & Tactics

In their most recent meeting on February 13, 2026, secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at the Estádio de São Miguel . The "Eagles" took a commanding lead in the first half through a Vangelis Pavlidis strike and an own goal by Paulo Victor . Although Gonçalo Paciência pulled one back for the Azoreans early in the second half, Benfica’s defense held firm to take all three points back to Lisbon. Head-to-Head Dominance

The current tactical battle features experienced Portuguese manager leading Santa Clara against a Benfica side coached by the legendary José Mourinho .