Benfica, Porto, Sporting and more take drastic step on youth development | OneFootball

The Benfica has renewed the registration of its B team with the Portuguese Professional Football League for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons. The decision was confirmed in a statement by the organization that manages professional competitions in Portugal.

Besides the reds, Porto and Sporting have also ensured the continuity of their respective secondary teams in the competitions organized by the league. Liga Portugal 2 Meu Super.

In the case of Benfica B - which cannot ignore magical talent - and Porto B, both teams have been competing continuously in the second tier since the 2012/13 season, when the secondary teams returned to professional competitions. Sporting B returned to its division this season, after being relegated in 2017/18.

Braga and Vitória de Guimarães have also renewed the registration of their respective B teams. Both are currently competing in Liga 3, but have ensured registration in case of potential promotion in the coming seasons.

. Braga B remained in the tier for seven consecutive seasons, while Vitória de Guimarães B returned in 2014/15 and stayed until the relegation recorded in the same season as Braga's team.

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