"Rafa came off the bench to snatch Benfica a 2-1 derby win over Sporting CP, moving them up to second in the Primeira Liga and dealing a major blow to their hosts' title hopes."
"Luis Suarez could not convert from 12 yards, with Trubin equal to his low attempt, but Schjelderup did score from the spot eight minutes later, firing home after Morita's handball."
"And just moments after the VAR check was finished, Benfica swiftly countered with Rafa sliding in to bundle home the winner, extending Benfica's superb unbeaten streak in style."
Benfica secured a 2-1 victory over Sporting CP, with Rafa scoring the winning goal. Sporting initially led with a penalty miss from Luis Suarez, but Schjelderup scored from the spot after a handball. Morita equalized for Sporting with a header, but Rafa's late goal clinched the win for Benfica. The match featured key saves from Anatoliy Trubin and Rui Silva. Benfica's unbeaten streak in the league reached 30 matches, marking a significant achievement for the team.
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