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Marco Silva comments on Benfica’s draw without fans

Benfica coach Marco Silva reacted to the draw against Académico in the 2026/27 league opener.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, analyzed the 2-2 draw against Académico, a match that marked the start of the 2026/27 league season. After the game, Silva commented on the absence of fans, stating that this situation had a significant impact on the team's performance, but that there's no point in dwelling on it.

The coach also shared his thoughts on the difficulty Benfica fans have in accepting home draws, emphasizing that the situation might come across as an excuse. This match took place without spectators due to restrictions.

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