Benfica B vs Torreense

The 21st-minute own goal could have unsettled a young Benfica B side, but their response was immediate and composed. They dominated the next 15 minutes, pinned Torreense back, and equalised through Capucho before the half-hour mark. The speed of the reply — just 13 minutes — set the tone for a competitive but controlled friendly.

João Capucho (Benfica B) — The left-back scored the equaliser and was a lively presence down the flank, combining well with Tiago Rodrigues in the first half. His willingness to join the attack paid off with the crucial goal.

Tiago Freitas (Benfica B) — The midfielder anchored the centre of the pitch and, speaking to BTV after the match, described it as "a good game, with duels." His passing helped Benfica B regain control after the own goal.

Arnas Voitinovicius (Benfica B) — The Lithuanian goalkeeper had little to do in open play but remained alert through the disjointed second half, keeping a clean sheet in the second period.

Player of the match: João Capucho

The provider data shows a 1-1 draw with both goals in the first half, confirming this was a tale of two distinct periods. The opening 45 minutes were competitive and productive from a preparation standpoint, with both sides getting a goal and a workout. The second half, by contrast, was a training exercise with nine changes for Benfica B — the substitutions naturally disrupted rhythm and intensity. The 0-0 second half tells you more about squad rotation than defensive dominance.

This was Benfica B's second pre-season friendly of the 2026/27 campaign, following a 1-1 draw with Lusitano GC on 15 July. Nélson Veríssimo's side face Al-Nassr FC next on Wednesday, 22 July at 18:00 local time, back at the Benfica Campus.

For Torreense, this was another step in their build-up to the new season. The Liga Portugal 2 side have a friendly against Estoril lined up before the Supertaça clash against FC Porto on 1 August in Coimbra — a match that represents their first competitive fixture of the campaign.

A productive work-out for both sides. Benfica B showed character to recover from an early setback, while Torreense got valuable minutes against a team they will face in Liga Portugal 2 this season. The pre-season context means the result itself is secondary — the fitness and tactical minutes are what matter. João Capucho's performance was the bright spot for the hosts.