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How To Watch and Where: Benfica vs. Académico de Viseu in the Portuguese Primeira Liga
The Red Eagles open their 2026-27 campaign in Portugal’s top flight against newly promoted Viriato.
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How to Watch Benfica vs. Académico de Viseu in the Portuguese Primeira Liga
Competition: Primeira Liga Matchday 1
Match: Benfica vs. Académico de Viseu
Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 3:25 p.m. ET / 12:25 p.m. PT
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Benfica and Académico de Viseu begin their 2026-27 Primeira Liga campaigns this Sunday, with one of the title favorites facing a team returning to Portugal’s top flight. The match will be played at the Estádio da Luz.
Benfica Look to Start With a Win
Benfica, who finished third last season, begin a new era with Marco Silva in charge. The Eagles enter the match with competitive rhythm after taking part in the Europa League qualifying round and securing a convincing 6-1 win over Hearts, a result that reinforced the team’s promising attacking form.
The Lisbon side enter as favorites and will look to establish their credentials as title contenders from the opening match. However, there will be one unusual factor: the game will be played behind closed doors due to a sanction imposed on Benfica.
Académico de Viseu Return to the Top Flight
Académico de Viseu face a historic match as they return to the top flight 37 years after their last appearance. The club earned promotion after finishing second in Liga Portugal 2 with 59 points and 58 goals across 34 matches.
Their main objective will be to avoid relegation, and opening the season against Benfica represents a major test. Still, playing at an empty Estádio da Luz could give them an opportunity to compete with less pressure.
Benfica enter as clear favorites, but Académico will look to turn their return to the top flight into a surprise from the opening matchday.
How to Watch Benfica vs. Académico de Viseu in the Portuguese Primeira Liga
Competition: Primeira Liga Matchday 1
Match: Benfica vs. Académico de Viseu
Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 3:25 p.m. ET / 12:25 p.m. PT
TV: LIVE on beIN SPORTS
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