O Benfica continues to lead the Portuguese Championship and, this Saturday, will return to the field for the competition. At 3 pm (Brasília time), the team receives Casa Pia, at Estádio da Luz, for the 19th round.
🎙️ Roger Schmidt in the preview #SLBCPAC: “We are confident, we are happy to play at home and we want to play a good game for our fans” pic.twitter.com/XAga2NpC6Y
— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) February 3, 2023
The home team tries to keep a good distance in the lead of the competition. With only one defeat in the league so far, Benfica have 50 points, eight points more than their rivals Portosecond place.
The match against Casa Pia will mark the first time that Benfica will play without Enzo Fernández, who was traded to Chelsea last Tuesday, for more than 120 million euros. The Argentine had been one of the highlights of the team this season.
On the other hand, Casa Pia is the surprise of the competition. The visitors are in fifth place, with 30 points, and at this moment they would dispute the next Europa League. After going three games without a win, the team triumphed again in the last round, with a 2-1 victory over Santa Clara.
Deputy leader Porto plays this Sunday. The team faces Vizela, at Estádio do Dragão, at 3 pm.
Check round matches:
Saturday
Santa Clara vs Boavista
Benfica x Casa Pia
Estoril vs Vitoria Guimaraes
Domingo
Braga vs Famalicao
Chaves x Marítimo
Porto x Vizela
Gil Vicente vs Arouca
Monday
Portimonense vs Pacos de Ferreira
Rio Ave x Sporting
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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