Benfica traveled to Madeira to play a match, scoring within the first ten minutes for the third consecutive round. This feat highlights the team's offensive consistency in this sequence of games.
Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, criticized the pitch conditions during the visit to the island region. The coach expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the field where the team played.
The Benfica manager directed accusations at the Portuguese Professional Football League and the Portuguese Football Federation, questioning the conditions provided for the practice of the sport.
Marco Silva publicly expressed his concern, stating that the situation is not beneficial for Portuguese football, suggesting that the regulatory bodies should ensure better conditions for the practice of the game.
