Benfica set to lose millions over Académico de Viseu match | OneFootball

Benfica confirmed this Sunday that the match against Académico de Viseu, corresponding to the first round of Liga Portugal, will be played behind closed doors. The game, scheduled for August 9, will take place without fans following a decision by the Authority for the Prevention and Combat of Violence in Sport (APCVD), related to the use of pyrotechnic devices by Benfica supporters in five matches during the 2022/23 season.

In addition to the sporting impact, the punishment could represent a significant financial loss for the SAD led by Rui Costa, which may miss out on around €1.5 million in ticket revenue. The information was reported by Correio da Manhã.

In a statement, the Lisbon club said that Red Pass holders will be compensated for the match. "Red Pass holders will be reimbursed in an amount equivalent to the match, which will be made available in their respective virtual wallet for future use," Benfica explained, adding that the remaining details will be announced in the coming days.

Based on the financial report and accounts for the 2024/25 season, the Eagles brought in €13.6 million from the sale of Red Passes, representing an average of around €485,000 for each home game. Added to this are approximately €389,000 from matchday ticket sales and other ticketing revenue.

There is also revenue generated by boxes and executive seats, which brought in €16.6 million during the same season, corresponding to an average of more than €590,000 per match. If these premium seats are also compensated, the total financial impact could reach around €1.47 million, a figure that could be even higher, since Benfica recently increased ticket prices.

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