Benfica vs BM Torrelavega: match preview on 29 September 2026

BM Torrelavega secure away victory against Benfica

BM BM Torrelavega defeated Benfica 31-24 in the EHF European League on 29 September 2026. The result gives the Spanish side a positive start to their European campaign, while Benfica suffered a defeat in their latest fixture. The scoreline contradicts the separate data point suggesting a 24-31 win for the hosts in a different context, but the primary match record indicates the visitors prevailed with a seven-goal margin. BM Torrelavega’s recent form shows three wins and two defeats in their last five matches, accumulating nine points from those games.

Benfica’s recent record shows two wins and three defeats in their previous five fixtures, yielding six points. Their goal tally across those matches stood at 161 scored and 154 conceded. The loss to BM Torrelavega follows victories against Avanca and ABC Braga, but comes after defeats to Sporting and Porto. The Portuguese side’s home form includes a loss to Porto in September, suggesting they have struggled to secure results on their own ground in the short term.

BM BM Torrelavega entered the match with momentum, having recorded wins against Puente Genil and Nava in their domestic league prior to this European encounter. Their recent defensive record shows they conceded 135 goals in their last five games while scoring 154. The victory away from home improves their standing relative to their previous European fixture record, though no table position is currently assigned as they have played zero official matches in this specific competition format according to the available standings data.

The match concluded with no reported injuries or suspensions affecting either squad. News regarding Benfica included a complaint filed against FC Porto over a previous clash, but this did not influence the outcome of the European League fixture. The result places BM BM Torrelavega in fourth position in the general standings, although that ranking reflects zero points and zero matches played specifically within the EHF European League structure. Benfica’s defeat leaves them without a win in this particular competition context.