Attention! Benfica forced into unexpected trip in the Portuguese Cup | OneFootball

Benfica will compete in the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup against Atlético, at the Restelo stadium. The Eagles already knew their opponent for the next round, but now they know that the home team will play the match in a borrowed venue, at Belenenses' ground.

It was indeed the emblem of Belém that shared the information. The field of Atlético, Tapadinha, does not have the necessary conditions to host the match against Benfica, for the Portuguese Cup, scheduled for November 21st, at 8:30 PM. The solution has already been found, and it involves the historic Restelo stadium.

"The Board of the Clube de Futebol “Os Belenenses” announces that it has reached an agreement with the Atlético Clube de Portugal for the use of the Estádio do Restelo for the purpose of holding the 4th Round match of the Portuguese Cup between Atlético and Sport Lisboa e Benfica, to be played on November 21st, at 8:30 PM", began the leaders of the Belém team.

The Belenenses team continued: "The holding of this game at the Estádio do Restelo reflects the recognition of the excellent conditions of the venue and its growing affirmation as a privileged stage for hosting major sporting events and large-scale shows".

"This agreement, which also ensures a significant financial return for the Club, fits into the strategy of enhancing and monetizing Belenenses' infrastructures, reinforcing Restelo's role as a strategic asset and a symbol of excellence in the city of Lisbon", concluded the blue team from the Portuguese capital.

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