After winning a fourth straight Primeira Liga title last term, Benfica will again be the team to beat in Portugal this season. The Eagles also clinched the Taca de Portugal, and with 29 titles, are the most decorated side in that competition.
Rui Vitoria's side, like many other teams across Europe, will be preparing for their upcoming domestic and continental campaigns through featuring in a series of friendlies. Benfica's schedule will see them visit Switzerland, as well as London when they feature in the Emirates Cup at the end of the month.
What dates: July 13 through July 30th. Benfica's matches will be on the 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 29th, and 30th.
Who are the opponents: On the 13th, Benfica open their pre-season with a clash against Swiss lower-tier side Neuchâtel Xamax. Then, they face Young Boys, Real Betis, and Hull City before locking horns with Arsenal and RB Leipzig in the Emirates Cup on the 29th and 30th of this month.
When and where can I watch Benfica’s pre-season matches?
July 13: Benfica vs Neuchâtel Xamax at 11:00 PST / 14:00 EST / 19:00 WEST
In Portugal: Benfica TV - BTV 1
July 15: Benfica vs Young Boys at 08:00 PST / 11:00 EST / 16:00 WEST
In the USA: beIN SPORTS USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A., fuboTV, beIN SPORTS en Español
In Portugal: Benfica TV - BTV 1
July 20: Benfica vs Real Betis at 11:30 PST / 14:30 EST / 19:30 WEST
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July 22: Benfica vs Hull City at 12:30 PST / 15:30 EST / 20:30 WEST
In Portugal: Sport TV1
July 29: Arsenal vs Benfica at 08:20 PST / 11:20 EST / 16:20 WEST
In the USA: WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes USA, ESPN Deportes+ USA
In Portugal: TBD
July 30: RB Leipzig vs Benfica at 06:00 PST / 09:00 EST / 14:00 WEST
In the USA: ESPN Deportes USA, WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes+ USA
In Portugal: TBD
Benfica's transfer moves - who's in and who's out? And where will Benfica be playing their pre-season fixtures?
Reportedly, veteran defender Luisão's knee injury looks likely to keep the Brazilian out of Benfica's pre-season tour in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Arsenal starlet Chris Willock, who signed a five year deal on June 30th could play his part in the team's pre-season preparations.
The club have lost two key players, with 23-year-old Brazilian shot-stopper Ederson moving to Manchester City in a reported €40 million deal, whilst 22-year-old Swedish defender Victor Lindelöf made a €35 million move to Manchester United.
In terms of pre-season, Benfica's first task will be the Swiss-based Uhrencup, which was won in 2016 by Galatasaray. Their first stop will be the Stadion Brühl in Grenchen, followed by a trip to the Tissot Arena in Biel. Then, after a return to Portugal's Estádio Algarve, it's off to the famed Emirates Stadium for the annual Emirates Cup at the end of this month.
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