Académica, known as Briosa, announced that it does not allow Benfica memorabilia in the central stands of its stadium during the match against Benfica B, scheduled for Friday night. This decision applies specifically to the central stands, where the main supporters of the visiting team are expected.
The match between Académica and Benfica B is part of the Portuguese sports calendar, bringing together Briosa's first team with Benfica's reserve side. Games between first teams and B teams are common in Portuguese football, allowing Benfica's younger players to gain competitive experience.
Académica, a club based in Coimbra, maintains this policy of separating the symbols of opposing teams in the central zones of the stadium. This practice is common in various Portuguese stadiums, where visiting fans are normally directed to specific areas of the sporting venue.
The game is scheduled for Friday night, when Briosa hosts the secondary team of Benfica at their stadium. The organization of the sporting event follows the usual guidelines established by competition regulations and the preferences of the host club.
