Benfica traveled to Moreirense's ground to play a postponed match from the third round of the Portuguese I Liga football. The match took place away for the Eagles.
Benfica's team was seeking to achieve a victory in this match. The main objective of the reds was to reduce the points gap that separates them from the leader and defending champion of the competition, FC Porto.
The match is part of the Primeira Liga schedule, specifically being a game that corresponded to the third round of the championship and was postponed. Moreirense acted as the home team in the encounter.
