Benfica have not lost a single Liga Portugal match in 2025/26, yet the title is gone. Porto’s pace at the top means Jose Mourinho’s team will finish short on points despite their spotless loss column. It is a rare kind of frustration and a tidy reminder that draws add up just as much as defeats.

Unbeaten and still behind

With 32 matches played, Benfica stand at 22 wins, 10 draws and 0 losses for 76 points. Porto have 85 points from 33 games after a 27-4-2 record. Even if Benfica win both of their remaining fixtures, they will finish on 82. The math alone crowns Porto, and the table in the graphic makes it crystal clear.

Where the title slipped: too many draws

Ten draws tell the story. Benfica’s last five read D, W, W, D, D, while Porto went W, W, W, W, L. One feels steady, the other decisive. Porto turned tight matches into wins more often, and that is the difference between an unbeaten season and a trophy parade.

Numbers behind Mourinho’s Benfica

Benfica have scored 69 and conceded 22 for a +47 goal difference, identical to Porto’s +47, though Porto have let in only 18. Sporting actually boast the league’s biggest goal difference at +59, powered by 82 goals scored, but extra slips cost them. Benfica’s balance is clear: strong defense, controlled attack, and a profile built for consistency. The piece missing was the ruthless finish in tight games.

What it means next, and how to follow it

Finish the season unbeaten and you still put a marker down for next year. This team has a platform, and Mourinho will know exactly where the extra wins must come from. On Sofascore you can track the final two rounds in real time, compare team trends, and check every player’s form through the Sofascore Rating on each match page.