Watch out, Benfica! Moreirense arrive at the Luz in stunning form | OneFootball

Moreirense is preparing to visit Benfica at a very different point from the one it experienced in recent weeks. After a long winless run, the team returned to winning ways and heads to the Luz with clearly renewed confidence levels, something that could completely change its approach to the match.

It took 63 days for Moreirense to pick up three points in the league again, thanks to a 1-0 win over Estoril last Monday. That result not only brought calm to the team but also lifted the accumulated pressure, allowing them to face the challenge against the Eagles with a different kind of ambition and competitive freedom. It is worth remembering that the "cónegos" lost 4-0 to Benfica in the first half of the league season.

In addition, coach Vasco Botelho da Costa has received good news at just the right time. Maracás, a key figure in central defense with 27 appearances and three goals, is back and is expected to once again lead the back line, strengthening a unit that will have a demanding task at the Luz.

Francisco Domingues, also known as Kiko, and Nile John are also back in contention after suspension and are strong candidates to start. The left-back has made the position his own while Álvaro Martínez recovers from injury, while the English midfielder had been on a run of three straight starts before the break.

The Eagles will take the field again next Saturday, April 25, against Moreirense. The match, counting for the 31st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the side led by Vasco Botelho da Costa, will be played at 6:00 pm at the Estádio da Luz.

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