Alert, Benfica! Liga Portugal announce updates on the Allianz Cup | OneFootball

The format of the League Cup may undergo changes. Considered the third most important competition in the professional calendar in Portugal, the event might experience changes regarding its competitive concept, which could influence the schedules of some clubs, such as Benfica.

According to Liga Portugal, the organization responsible for the competition, the changes made in the previous season, which led to a reduction in the number of participating teams, did not convince the fans. In light of this situation, the structure led by Reinaldo Teixeira has presented a new proposal to the professional clubs.

"The idea would be, namely, to reopen the competition to all teams, offering more games to teams with a lower competitive load, without increasing the effort for those participating in European competitions, ensuring balance, competitiveness, and respect for the fans", reads a statement from Liga Portugal to the press.

"One of the possibilities involves using international match dates for initial phases, creating space for young players and less utilized athletes, but any decision will always be made in conjunction with the Sports Societies, in a General Assembly", explained the same entity.

It should be noted that Benfica is the current holder of the League Cup trophy, after defeating Sporting in the last edition of the competition, in a penalty shootout. The Eagles are looking to retain the title next January, when they will face Braga, for now, in the semi-finals.

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