Estrela hosted Benfica at the Estádio José Gomes on Sunday, 2 February 2025, with kickoff at 20:30 UTC. In a Primeira Liga Matchday 20 fixture, Benfica secured a 3–2 victory over the home side. The win moved Benfica to 38 points from 20 matches, while Estrela remained on 22 points after the defeat.

At that stage of the season, Benfica were firmly in the title race, sitting second in the table and just one point behind league leaders Sporting CP. The three points were vital for R...