Sporting CP Crowned 2025 Taça de Portugal Champions After Dramatic Extra-Time Victory Over Benfica

Sporting CP wins Taca de Portugal

Sporting Clube de Portugal lifted the 2025 Taça de Portugal with a thrilling 3–1 extra-time win against SL Benfica at the Estádio Nacional do Jamor in Oeiras on 25 May 2025. In a memorable cup final that swung from disappointment to celebration, Sporting completed the domestic league and cup double - a feat they had not achieved in more than two decades.

The clash between two of Lisbon’s fiercest rivals delivered drama right until the final whistle and will be remembered as one of the most exhilarating Taca de Portugal finals in recent years.

A Final Fit for a Classic: Benfica vs Sporting CP

The 2025 Taça de Portugal final was a tightly fought contest from the first whistle. Benfica drew first blood in the 48th minute, with Orkun Kökçü giving the Eagles the lead early in the second half. Sporting, however, refused to fold under pressure and showed immense character late in regulation.

In stoppage time, with the clock deep into added minutes, Viktor Gyökeres stepped up to convert a dramatic penalty in the 90+10th minute, bringing Sporting level at 1–1 and forcing the fixture into extra time, much to the delight of the travelling supporters at Jamor.

Extra Time Heroics: Sporting Dominate the Decisive Period

Once extra time began, Sporting seized control of the match. Their momentum carried on as they took the lead through Conrad Harder, who powered home a header in the 99th minute, marking a crucial turning point in the final.

The Lions then sealed the victory with a moment of flair from Francisco Trincão in the 120+1st minute, capping a spectacular team move and sparking jubilant celebrations among Sporting fans.

A Historic Double: League and Cup Glory

The Taça de Portugal triumph was especially significant because it completes Sporting CP’s domestic double for the 2024–25 season. Earlier in May, Sporting had already clinched the Primeira Liga title, finishing ahead of bitter rivals Benfica and cementing their position at the summit of Portuguese football for the second consecutive year.

This double marks a rare and coveted achievement for the club, highlighting a season of consistency, resilience, and tactical excellence under their coaching staff.

Standout Performances

Viktor Gyökeres

Gyökeres was named the hero of the finale in regulation time. His composed penalty in stoppage time demonstrated remarkable nerve, turning the tide and pushing the contest into extra time where Sporting would ultimately prevail.

Conrad Harder

Harder’s extra-time header was the match’s decisive breakthrough, giving Sporting the edge and psychologically putting Benfica on the back foot during the tiring final moments.

Francisco Trincão

Trincão’s stoppage-time goal in extra time was beautiful and clinical — a fitting way to close out an iconic cup final performance.

What This Triumph Means for Sporting CP

• Trophy success: Sporting’s 18th Taça de Portugal title adds to a rich history in Portugal’s premier cup competition.

• Double achievement: The cup victory, combined with the league title, marks Sporting’s first domestic double in over 20 years and illustrates the club’s resurgence as a dominant force in Portuguese football.

• Rivalry redemption: Beating SL Benfica - their traditional rivals, in extra time made the victory even sweeter for Sporting supporters across Lisbon and beyond.

Match Facts at a Glance

Competition	2024–25 Taça de Portugal Final
Winner	Sporting CP
Runner-up	SL Benfica
Final Score	Sporting CP 3-1 Benfica (AET)
Date	25 May 2025
Venue	Estádio Nacional do Jamor, Oeiras
Attendance	37,393
Man of the Match	Conrad Harder
Key Goalscorers	Gyökeres (90+10′ pen), Harder (99′), Trincão (120+1′)

Final Thoughts: A Cup Final for the Ages

Sporting CP’s epic comeback win in the 2025 Taça de Portugal final will be etched in the memories of fans for years to come. It was a night defined by tension, late drama, and moments of brilliance, culminating in a historic domestic double that underlines Sporting’s strength and ambition.

Whether you supported the Lions or watched from afar, this cup final was a reminder of why football remains the ultimate theatre of passion, unpredictability, and glory.

Viktor Gyokeres 99th minute penalty

Football in Portugal 

Portugal celebrates football and has produced many football legends. Though they haven't won a FIFA World Cup, yet they have made a very respectful place for themselves in the world of football. Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo, Eusebio are some of the names of football legends that come from Portugal. 

Taça de Portugal which means Cup of Portugal is a premier knockout championship of Portugal that qualifies the teams for UEFA Europa League.

S.L. Benfica is the most successful club of Portugal having won the Primeira Liga 36 times and Taça de Portugal 26 times. Only three football clubs are prominent in Portugal- Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting CP. Out of the 91 championship seasons, 87 trophies belong to these three clubs and the players in the top 5 clubs come from these three clubs only.