Benfica and Braga square off in the Taca da Liga
Benfica will lock horns with reigning champions Braga to the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in the Taca da Liga semifinals on Wednesday. The two teams met in the Primeira Liga last week and Os Arcebispos recorded a 2-1 comeback win.
The capital club have seen a drop in form recently. Their 2-1 home loss in the Primeira Liga last week was their second consecutive defeat, having lost 1-0 to local rivals Sporting in their final match of 2024. They booked their place in the semifinals of the Taca da Liga with a 3-0 win over Santa Clara.
Os Arcebispos have been a bit inconsistent recently, with two wins, two losses, and two draws in their last six games. They overcame local rivals Vitoria Guimaraes in the previous round of the Taca da Liga, recording a 2-1 comeback win, thanks to goals from Sikou Niakate and Bruma.
