Benfica opened their Primeira Liga 2025 campaign with a frustrating 1–1 draw against Rio Ave on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. The match, which kicked off at 19:15 UTC on Matchday 1, ended level after a goalless first half. Referee Sergio Guelho of Portugal was the man in the middle for this season opener at the Estádio da Luz.

For Benfica, dropping points at home on the opening day was a setback. The Eagles entered the season with title ambitions, and a draw against a mid-table side l...