Rio Ave fell to a 2-0 defeat against Benfica at home on Saturday, 17 January 2026, in a Matchday 18 fixture of the Primeira Liga 2025 season. The match kicked off at 20:30 UTC under the officiation of referee Claudio Filipe Ruivo Pereira. The visitors held a commanding 0-2 lead at half-time and maintained that advantage through the second half to secure all three points on the road.

The result was a significant blow for Rio Ave, who were looking to build momentum in the middle of the Primei...