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21 August 2025, 17h02

Bruno Lage

Bruno Lage

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The professional football team of Sport Lisboa e Benfica will face Tondela, at Estádio da Luz, next Saturday at 8:30 pm, August 23, in Matchday 3 of the Liga Betclic.

On the eve of the clash, the Eagles' coach, Bruno Lage, previews the match at a press conference at Benfica Campus.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

  • Benfica Campus

  • 13h30 | Press Conference with the coach Bruno Lage

Text: Editorial Staff
Photos: Archive / SL Benfica
Last update: Thursday, August 21, 2025

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