Marítimo will play with Benfica on 5 September at 6 p.m. on Estádio do Marítimo in Funchal, in the 5th circular of the Portuguese League. Both teams have 7 points, although Benfica played 1 game less. Mitchell van der Gaag announces a tough fight, and for Polish fans it will be a test of the real strength of the Benimin.
Benyminek will work against the candidate for the title
Marítimo returned to the top-class game after 3 seasons on the second level and already at the beginning of the fresh run scored 7 points. The Madeira squad defeated Casa Pia 1:0 and Famalicão 2:1, tied 1:1 with Académico de Viseu, and lost 1:2 on the Arouki pitch. Now the scale of difficulty is expanding rapidly.
Benfica besides has 7 points, but she played 3 meetings. After a 2:2 draw from Académico, the Marco Silva squad crashed Casa Pia 7:0 and won 2:1 with Estoril. Official match center Benfifi confirms the balance of both teams And a Saturday appointment. For guests, winning Funchal is an work if they want to put force on the leader from the start.
Mitchell van der Gaag rejects the function of helpless host
Coach Marítimo Mitchell van der Gaag spoke before the game about the joy of fans after the promotion, but besides about squad responsibility. Dutcher admitted that Benfica has a large individual and collective quality. However, he does not intend to present his own squad as doomed to failure.
Its condition is simple: Marítimo must play very well in each element. The hosts want to show work, valor and quality in full stands. It's a healthy approach. respect for a stronger opponent cannot mean giving up before the first whistle.
The gathering will begin at 6 p.m. local time on Estádio do Marítimo. The main justice will be Sérgio Guelho, and Manuel Oliveira is liable for the VAR system. The club from Madeira stated the date and place of the match in its authoritative release.
History clearly on Benfici's side
The balance of direct meetings leaves no illusions. In 86 league games, Benfica won 59 times and 17 matches ended in a draw. During the last 10 visits to Madeira, Lisbon, the club won six times. The erstwhile duels fell for the 2022/23 season: Benfica won 5:0 at home and 3:0 at Funchal.
But past won't go on the field. Marítimo present has a fresh energy after promotion, his own stadium and an audience thirsty for matches with the biggest brands. Benfica comes as a squad more experienced, with deeper staff and the work to play for the championship. The Lisbons besides face a demanding run in the European CupsSo reasonable power management will rapidly become part of the season.
Local community versus budget advantage
In games like this, you can see the point of league competition. A club rooted in a local community is given the chance to face ambition with a national mogul. Marítimo will not match Benfice with budget or staff width, but can respond to the organization, discipline and support of the bleachers.
For a Polish fan following the League, Portugal will be 1 of the most interesting tests of the queue. If the Benjamin keeps the strength and does not give the initiative without a fight, it will force the favourite to make full effort. Benfica has a work to confirm class on the field. Marítimo has the chance to prove that promotion was not the end of the road, but the beginning of serious competition.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira, SL Benfica, CS Marítimo
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