Benfica’s next opponents sack manager ahead of clash with the Eagles | OneFootball

José Mota is no longer the coach of AVS SAD. The club from Vila das Aves and the Portuguese coach have recently ended their relationship, marking the first managerial change in the Liga Portugal Betclic 2025/26, which comes after just five rounds.

The decision was made by the AVS SAD officials and has already been communicated to José Mota, who is now without a club. A unilateral separation, thus ending the relationship that had lasted since the final stretch of the last season.

According to the newspaper Record, the officials of AVS SAD were not satisfied with the performances of José Mota's team. In Vila das Aves, there is a feeling that the team could be performing better, especially after having secured only one point in five league matches.

The announcement of the separation between AVS and José Mota comes at a sensitive time. This is because the team from Vila das Aves faces Benfica in the next round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, a challenging task for the new coach, but also a situation that could complicate things for Bruno Lage, who will prepare for the match without references to a possible new model of the opposing team.

Before this match with AVS SAD, scheduled for next Saturday (September 20), at the opponent's ground, Benfica hosts Qarabag this Tuesday, September 16, in a match counting for the first round of the Champions League group stage. The game will be held at Estádio da Luz, starting at 8:00 PM.

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