We are very far from having the dream team, says Marco Silva
Correio da Manhã27 August 2026 at 00:30
Coach Marco Silva acknowledged that Benfica is still "very far" from having the ideal team, but warned that a top performance will be needed in the second leg against Aarhus, despite the 3-1 advantage secured in the first leg. Regarding the signing of Palhinha, the coach expressed confidence that the player will contribute to strengthening the club.
FC Porto and Sporting already know the opponents they will face in the league phase of the Champions League. FC Porto will face two major English clubs, while Sporting hosts Barcelona at the Estádio José Alvalade and travels to Manchester to face one of the city's teams.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, congratulated athletes Bernardo Pereira and Constança Frazão for the titles achieved in sea canoeing, highlighting the work developed by the clubs, coaches and the Portuguese Canoeing Federation.
FC Porto learned about their opponents in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, having been drawn to face two of the main English teams currently: Manchester City and Liverpool. This draw places the dragons facing a particularly difficult path in the competition, facing two of the strongest and most resourceful teams in European football.
Benfica travels to Denmark to face Aarhus with a two-goal advantage, after the home victory, looking to seal direct qualification for the Europa League. Coach Marco Silva made no changes to the starting eleven, keeping Aursnes out of the squad. The game can be watched live.
