Benfica tickets in high demand in Portugal

Benfica's clinching of the Portuguese League last season and their recent victory to open the season in which they captured the Super Cup over arc rivals FC Porto, has re-activated that special place in the hearts of the clubs supporters and they are showing love with a high demand for tickets to watch the club this season.

Benfica announced that active club members will have priority in purchasing tickets to the clubs games this season as the club struggles to make all its fans happy with the current demand for tickets much higher then seats available. This is an important moment for the club as they look towards another memorable season both at home and abroad in UEFA.

Benfica get season going on the wrong foot

 

Benfica started the defense of their league title with a very sloppy performance against Boavista that proved costly as the Lisbon club lost their season opener for the first time in over ten seasons suffering a 3-2 loss.

Benfica opened the scoring in the first half when Rafa Silva fed Angel di Maria who converted to give the visitors the lead but a straight red card received by striker Petar Musa early in the second half would see Benfica go down a man for the remainder of the game.

Boavista would bring the game level before Rafa Silva restored Benfica's lead with fifteen minutes to play. Benfica looked set to take home the three points until Antonio Silva's aggressive tackle in the penalty box sent Boavista to the spot to bring the game level once more at the ninetieth minute.

Boavista would score the winner thirteen minutes into injury time when Benfica was caught pressing for the winning marker and napping on the back end as Boavista striker Bozenik broke out all alone to seal the clubs fate with his second marker of the game.

Benfica set to kick off season tomorrow against Boavista

As the new football season approaches, fans of Benfica are eagerly awaiting the start of their team's campaign. After a successful season last year, where they clinched the league title, Benfica is determined to defend their crown and continue their dominance in Portuguese football this season.

Under the guidance of manager Roger Schmidt, Benfica has built a formidable squad that possesses both skill and depth. The team boasts a mix of experienced veterans and promising young talents who have already shown great potential. With players like Angel di Maria, Rafa Silva, David Neres and Arthur Cabral leading the attack, Benfica's offensive prowess is undeniable.

However, defending their title will not be an easy task. With rivals FC Porto and Sporting having also strengthened their squads during the transfer window and Braga hoping to make the league the Big Four. The competition promises to be fierce as each team vies for supremacy.

Tomorrow's opening match at Bessa against Boavista will kick off their campaign as the club looks to start the season on a positive note and secure three points. Benfica will count on their fans unwavering support to play a part in motivating the players throughout the season and turn their Estadio da Luz in a fortress once again this season.