This game is in the Primeira Liga, kick off at 21:15 on Friday 30 August 2024.
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Moreirense v Benfica Primeira Liga
Moreirense is a relatively smaller club based in the town of Moreira de Cónegos, with a population of around 5,000 people.
Benfica, on the other hand, is one of the biggest and most successful clubs in Portugal, with a large fan base and a history of domestic and international success.
Moreirense have only been competing in the Primeira Liga since the 2002-2003 season, while Benfica have been a constant presence in the top flight since the league's inception in 1934.
The two teams have faced each other multiple times in Primeira Liga matches, with Benfica usually coming out on top in terms of victories and overall dominance.
Moreirense's most notable achievement in recent years was winning the Taça da Liga (Portuguese League Cup) in 2016, while Benfica have won multiple Primeira Liga titles, Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) and Taça da Liga.
Despite the difference in size and success, Moreirense have managed to pull off the occasional upset against Benfica, causing surprises in some of their encounters in the Primeira Liga.