LISBOA (Interstat) — Atlético defeated visiting CF Benfica 4-1 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Estádio da Tapadinha in a Taça de Portugal match. The Taça de Portugal organized the match in Portugal. Nicolas Souza scored in the second minute to give Atlético the lead. Atlético later pulled away to secure the home victory. CF Benfica scored once but could not keep pace. The result moved Atlético to 2-0 in the competition and 4-1-1 overall. CF Benfica fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 overall. Atlético had entered after a 1-0 loss at Belenenses on Sept. 13. Earlier this season, Atlético beat UD Oliveirense 3-1, CO Montijo 4-0, and Covilhã 3-0, and drew 1-1 with Mafra. CF Benfica next plays at Alcochetense on Sunday, Sept. 20, in the Taça de Portugal. Atlético next hosts Lagoa on Sunday, Sept. 20, in the Taça de Portugal before facing Caldas on Oct. 11 in Liga 3.