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Pepa anticipates Estrela da Amadora clash against Benfica

The Estrela da Amadora coach highlights Benfica's quality and expectations for the match.

8 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Pepa, the coach of Estrela da Amadora, expressed his intentions for the clash against Benfica, a match valid for the 11th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. In a press conference, he emphasized the need for his team to deliver an almost perfect performance against the reds.

Pepa stated that his team must 'approach perfection' to succeed against a high-quality opponent. He underscored that preparation for the match needs to be meticulous, stressing the importance of being 'smart' in their approach to the encounter.

The reds visit Reboleira aiming to maintain their strong run in the league, which is deemed essential for their journey in the competition. The team seeks a victory without room for error, given their position in the table.

For this match, Pepa confirmed the absence of two key players from his squad, although names or details regarding the injuries were not disclosed. The coach remained focused on preparing the team to overcome the challenges and give their best on the pitch.

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