This Thursday, Benfica is trying to arrange a meeting with Estoril Praia in the semi-finals of the Football League Cup, a game in which they only need to draw at the Estadio da Luz, against ABC, emblem of the II League.
To guarantee victory in Group B of the tournament, Benfica only needs one point, which would add four, which is unattainable for the already eliminated Arouca (three), and for the opponent this Thursday, who will take to the field starting at 20:15, there is no point .
ABC, coached by former footballer Jorge Costa and sitting second in Liga II, can only dream of qualifying if they beat Benfica by at least two goals, which would leave them with the same points as “eagles”, and with an advantage in the difference of goals scored and goals conceded.
In the final four of the competition, on 23 and 24 January 2024, the winner of Group B will face Estoril Praia, who won Group D, while the other semi-final will pit the winners of Groups A (Casa Pia or Sporting de Braga) and C (Sporting or Tondela).
League Cup third round program:
– Thursday, December 21:
Group B:
Benfica — ABC, 20:15.
– Friday, December 22:
Group:
Nacional – Sporting Braga, 20:15.
– Saturday, December 23:
Group C:
Tondela – Sporting, 18:00.
Group D:
Porto – Leixoes, 20:30.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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