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Sunday, May 25, saw the 2025 Portuguese Cup final between Benfica and Sporting. At the Estadio Nacional, with a spectacular crowd in attendance, the Eagles had to go to extra time (1-3) after Kökcü (47') and Gyokëres (90'+11' pk) had drawn the derby in regulation time (1-1).

Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Members selected 20 of the Club's players who stood out during the 20 years of the new Cathedral, celebrated on October 25. André Almeida was one of those chosen for The Champions Wall at Estádio da Luz.

After the heartfelt and deserved tribute to André Almeida at Estádio da Luz before the kick-off against Casa Pia, it's time to review a career of 12 seasons representing the Sport Lisboa e Benfica. At the Benfica Museum – Cosme Damião, in an interview with BTV, the former captain recalled the best moments of a life of eagle on his chest that resulted in 308 games, 11 goals and 15 titles.

André Almeida was honored this Saturday, February 4, at Estádio da Luz, before the Benfica-Casa Pia clash, from Matchday 19 of the Liga Bwin. The right-back, team captain, said goodbye in front of the Benfiquistas (almost 60 thousand on the stands), with a guard of honor from his teammates and the trophies won. 12 seasons with the red jersey, and over 300 games, five Championships, four Super Cups, four League Cups and two Portuguese Cups. Watch the video here.