62,000 people are expected in Luz for the game, which is expected to be of high tension and closely watched by about 900 police agents.
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Updated April 7, 2023 | 19:04
“Today is really about winning”: Benfica fans are confident in the game against Porto
Benfica bus arrives in Luz for the derby against Porto
Meet the squads of Benfica and Porto in the derby
This is Roger Schmidt’s choice: Vlachimos; Bach, António Silva, Otamendi and Grimaldo; Florentino and Ciquinho; Joao Mario, Rafa and Orsnes; Gonzalo Ramos.
This is the choice of Sergio Conceição: Diogo Costa; Manafa, Pepe, Marcano and Wendell; Otavio, Uribe, Grujic and Galeno; Pepe and Taremi
‘Police are working as usual’: PSP commissioner on watching classics in Luz
Bus Exit Madness Benfica do Seixal
Four Benfica fans identified
Early in the morning, four Benfica fans were identified for using pyrotechnics.
A special police unit formed a cordon under the viaduct leading to Luz because the mood among the supporters was becoming more agitated.
“The team is motivated and thinks only about winning”: Porto President about today’s derby
Sergio Conceição: Fighting Benfica is like fighting any other opponent
Ahead of this Friday’s meeting, Sergio Conceição, Porto coach, assessed the team’s situation ahead of the derby and stated that “Fighting Benfica is like fighting any other opponent”.
Roger Schmidt on the derby: “It’s an important game, but until we become champions, I don’t feel like champions”
Roger Schmidt stressed the importance of the Porto game but felt that now was not the time for euphoria, even if the Eagles managed to increase their lead over the Dragons.
“You already know my answer… Of course not. This is round 27. We have 10 points ahead of us, and this is also understandable. If we win, the probability is greater than if we don’t win. It’s an important game, but until we’re champions, I don’t feel like champions.”said the Benfica coach at a press conference before the match.
Classic on Luz marked by clash of scorers
Benfica’s Gonzalo Ramos and Porto’s Taremi will be honored in Friday’s derby.
KM draws portrait of two players at this time.
Tensions in Luz: Derby title on the line
The wave of euphoria that swept Benfica fans marked the hours leading up to Friday’s derby.
Luz will have 62,000 fans, about 3,000 dragons. Also for this reason security question is accepted by letterwith the mobilization of about 900 PSP agents from different areas.
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