The state of Marítimo's stadium pitch is generating concern at Benfica ahead of the trip to Madeira. The Eagles face the island team in a match that promises a full house but raises doubts due to the conditions of the Barreiros turf.
The surface of the Estádio do Marítimo is currently ranked as the second worst pitch in Liga Portugal, only ahead of the Estádio José Gomes, home of Estrela da Amadora. Expectations are huge among Madeiran supporters, who have already sold out the available tickets for the showdown with Benfica.
According to Record, Marítimo has been carrying out treatments on the pitch with the aim of improving the surface conditions for the reception of Benfica. The concern is such that the team coached by Mitchell Van der Gaag has stopped regularly using their own stadium for training.
The quality of the pitch emerges as one of the main concerns for the visiting team, in a match that should feature a full house due to the interest of Madeiran fans in watching the clash with one of the great teams in Portuguese football.
