This Thursday, Benfica look to consolidate their lead in the Portuguese 1st Football League when they travel to Pacos de Ferreira, finishing last, in a matchday 20 match expected due to the participation of “incarnations” in the League champions.
The triumph in Mata Real temporarily leaves the Lisbon team in the league lead with seven points, ahead of second-placed Sporting de Braga and eight points over third-placed Porto.
Benfica should count on the return of Argentine centre-back Otamendi, who missed the Azores clash with Santa Clara (3-0) due to suspension, but Rafa, who was injured, will still be out.
Pacos de Ferreira is still in last place with six points (and only one triumph), but in the last round Sporting de Braga made it difficult to win Mata Real 2-1, but with the winning goal. only on the last turn of the game.
The Pacos de Ferreira-Benfica match will start at 20:15 and will be officiated by Luis Godinho of the Évora Football Association.
The 20th round of the I League will be held from February 10 to 13, but this meeting was postponed at the request of Benfica due to the first match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions with the Belgians from Club Brugge, scheduled for February 15 at the Jan Breidelstadion stadium.
Program of the 20th day:
– Thursday, January 26th.
Pacos de Ferreira – Benfica, 20:15
– Friday, February 10th.
Vizela — Desportivo de Chavez, 20:15
– Saturday, February 11th.
Aroca — Santa Clara, 15:30
Vitoria de Guimarães – Portimonense, 20:30
– Sunday, 12 February.
Famalicao — Gil Vicente, 15:30
Sporting – Porto, 18:00
Maritime – Sporting Braga, 20:30
– Monday, 13 February.
Rio Avenue – Estoril Beach, 19:00
Boavista – Casa Pia, 21:15
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Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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