The pitch at the Marítimo Stadium in Funchal is considered the second worst in the Portuguese League, which has generated concern at Benfica. The red and whites travel to Funchal this Saturday to face Marítimo in a league match.
The poor quality of the playing surface can represent a risk factor for the players and influence the performance of the visiting team.
This is not the first time that the condition of the Marítimo Stadium pitch has raised questions, being a recurring problem that regularly affects matches played at that venue.
