Between European games and to try, as much as possible, to put pressure on rival Sporting, Benfica has no rest in the championship and receives, in Luz, an always difficult Moreirense, who has been close to the top-6 and is already used to creating difficulties for places. summits.

The environment in eagles is, at this stage, anything but stable. The red team even beat Marseille (2-1) in the middle of the week and left good indications, despite the results, in the two derbies with Sporting, but the atmosphere at the Estádio da Luz against the French was astounding, to the point where fans whistled the team and Roger Schmidt at the end of the match.

Given the lack of a preview press conference on Benfica’s part for this game – justified by the «proximity between games» – we can only speculate about the approach that the German coach will have for this game, but taking into account that the Europa League is the big point of interest at this stage, some rotation is expected, maintaining respect for a difficult opponent. In addition to the suspended Otamendi and Aursnes, names like Florentino Luís, Di María or even Rafa Silva could well get some rest. We’ll see how far the rotation goes.

There was a draw in the 1st round @Catarina Morais / Kapta +

Turning the page to Moreira de Cónegos, we have a team that has surprised the most, positively, in the Portuguese championship this season, which was even considered for European accounts at one point, although it has lost ground in that race in the last few years. journeys. Despite this, they have already shown this season, in the 1st round (0-0) who know how to stop the eagle.

Already match preview, Rui Borges highlighted the importance of Moreirense remaining true to itself against an opponent with this power, regardless of the opponent’s choices. Therefore, no major changes are expected in the canon starting eleven. The biggest doubts arise in the core, with the returns of Ofori and Alanzinho, but as Benfica is a team used to having the ball, hard-working midfielders like Castro and Rúben Ismael could make sense.

Tough canons

Historically speaking, Benfica has a clear advantage in the 33 duels with Moreirense, with 23 victories against just two of the canons, but the scenario has changed a little in recent seasons and proof of this is that we have had five draws in the last seven duels. Something to keep in mind.

2024-04-13 22:00:00
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Belenenses is still in the relegation zone, but has put pressure on its direct rivals. This Saturday morning, there was no lack of commitment and positive aggression towards the triumph for 1-0 against the Academic.

Aware of the urgency to win points, the Blues entered the game well and felt comfortable with the ball at their feet. Despite the more expectant stance, the visitors were also focused on hurting their opponent. In different ways, the danger ended up being shared by both goals.

David Grilo and João Monteiro – Domen Grill was not in Jorge Simão’s options – prevented the goal from arriving, the celebration that was missing from a first half that was quite interesting to follow.

After rest, the tune was the same. Mariano Barreto turned to his bench earlier and was rewarded with the decisive goal scored by Ricardo Matos, who had just entered the field. Good pass from Rúben Pina to serve his teammate, who had some luck when finishing.

Until the end, Académico had no weapons to turn the game around and the home team was closer to scoring. Despite their comfortable position in the table, Jorge Simão’s men haven’t won in seven games.

In the next round, the visit to UD Oliveirense is expected to be very important for the attempt to save Belenenses. In turn, Académico is in ninth place, far from making the most of the good weapons he has in the squad.

2024-04-13 12:18:00
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With two goals and a missed penalty, Wendel Silva was the great protagonist of the afternoon – he had the best performance in the last five months – and was essential in FC Porto B’s victory in their visit to Académico de Viseu (0-2). A clear victory for the blue and whites who added their second consecutive victory in the championship and jumped to seventh position (40 points).

On the other hand, the Viseense team recorded their second defeat at home, in the II League, this season, and remains in ninth place (38 points).

Regarding the game, the first 45 minutes were highlighted by the balance and the few chances for both sides. João Monteiro e Diogo Fernandes – two usual substitutes – were the big news in the goals of both teams, but they didn’t have much work.

Mora woke up; Wendel finished

Jorge Meireles, one of the most intervening, scared with an acrobatic shot in the 10th minute, but it was Clóvis who provided the best moment of the first half: after rotating inside the area, he shot well inside the area, but Diogo Fernandes – attentive and well positioned – he defended with great confidence. Rodrigo Mora, towards the end of the first half, still acted with his usual magic, but he also failed to find the net.

In the second half, more FC Porto B and… goals! After a mistake by Gonçalo Sousa – he trembled after a beautiful cross from Martim -, Rodrigo Mora – what a great quality in the pass (!) – found Vasco Sousa on his way to the small area and the midfielder, pushed by Marquinho, won a penalty. In the conversion, Wendel didn’t waste it.

After the goal, the Viseense response was timid and FC Porto B won again: with Abraham on the field, the Nigerian assisted Wendel who, after taking advantage of a slip by Arthur Chaves, finished straight at João Monteiro without any problems. Until the end, Wendel, again from a penalty, was close to scoring again, but shot too high: the worst moment of the afternoon for the Brazilian. In the last two moves of the game, Marquinho hit the post and Diogo Fernandes shone after Nduwarugira’s shot, which were the two best moves of the match for the Viseu team.

2024-04-08 19:11:00
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Ricardo Quaresma opened the book about the destinations where you would like to end your journey. O Mustang chose the clubs where he wrote the main chapters of your individual journey.

«I would like to end up in one of the clubs where I was happy. At Besiktas I will be able to have this opportunity. I often came back without thinking,” he said, in the first instance, in an interview with Canal 11.

However, the Portuguese international also mentioned Portuguese teams, but praised the low odds: «At FC Porto I already know that I won’t have a chance. Much less at Sporting. When I left Turkey for Portugal, if I wanted to return to FC Porto, I would have done so a long time ago. At Sporting, that hypothesis never even existed.»

“My career was about to continue, but, honestly, now I have doubts. It depends if there is a proposal that I like. The decision will certainly not last this year,” he said.

Remember that the 40-year-old forward has not stepped on the pitch since the end of the 2020/21 season, where he represented Vitória SC. In the last season by conquerorsthe experienced player pointed out two goals and one assist, in 26 clashes.

Ricardo Quaresma

NameRicardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo

Birth/Age1983-09-26(40 years)

Nationality

Portugal

PositionForward (Far Left) / Forward (Far Right)

2024-03-28 23:09:00
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O Benfica is returning to the final of the Portuguese Cup, a trophy he won last season and which he seeks to defend in final four from 2023/24. In Viana do Castelo, the reds overcame, this Saturday, the CD Póvoa clearly, for 103-86and stamped their passport for Sunday’s final.

The match started quite balanced, with several changes in the scoreboard in the first period. Even so, the team led by Norberto Alves managed to sustain the good opposition and came out ahead (29-28).

The first big moment in terms of digging the gap between the two teams came in the second period. The Eagles not only maintained their offensive efficiency, they even surpassed the 29 points scored in the first quarter. On the other hand, CD Póvoa was not able to maintain the same performance and at half-time, the score already showed a difference of 15 points (60-45).

Given this scenario, the mission of José Ricardo’s men was increasingly difficult, but a good start in the second half allowed them to reduce the gap to nine points. Benfica grew again, scoring a 9-0 run to lead by 18, but the best final result came from the Póvoa de Varzim team, who won the third period and entered the last ten minutes with 12 points of disadvantage, a difference that still allowed us to dream.

In a last-ditch effort, CD Póvoa managed to definitively re-enter the discussion of the result, by reducing the difference to their opponent from Luz to two possessions of the ball – six points. However, the gas ran out for Póvoa and what followed was a partial 13-2 in favor of the Benfica fans to close the score.

On an individual level, the biggest highlight of the match was the North American Aaron Broussard, responsible for scoring 36 points, five rebounds and five steals. In the villages, Clyde Trapp recorded 25 points, six rebounds and six assists.

Returning to the final of the Portuguese Cup, Benfica is now waiting to find out their opponent in the big decision. The second semi-final, scheduled for 6pm this Saturday, pits Immortal e FC Porto.

2024-03-16 17:53:00
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