Académica prepares to face Benfica B in Liga 2

Académica de Coimbra faces Benfica B in a Liga 2 fixture with the goal of breaking a two-game losing streak. Coach António Barbosa noted that the team is currently in a phase of adaptation, featuring 17 new players as they work to build cohesion and return to the upper reaches of the league table.

Barbosa praised the quality of the opposition, describing Benfica B as a highly offensive and vertical side composed of players who train with a top-tier national title contender.