“I didn’t like the first half. At half-time we talked about what we had to change tactically, but I also tried to make them understand, because sometimes there are some who seem to live and breathe football and forget about reality,” said José Mourinho, reflecting on his team’s performance ahead of the critical match between Casa Pia and Benfica.

Scheduled for April 6, 2026, at 20:45, this encounter will take place at the Estadio Municipal de Rio Maior. The stakes are high for both teams, with Casa Pia currently sitting third-from-bottom in the league standings, while Benfica is in a more favorable third place.

The last head-to-head match between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw, showcasing the competitive nature of their rivalry. Casa Pia has struggled recently, managing only 2 wins, 4 losses, and 4 draws in their last 10 league games, averaging just 1.0 goals from 2.7 shots on goal.

In stark contrast, Benfica has been on a roll, winning 8 and drawing 2 of their last 10 league games, with an impressive average of 2.2 goals per game. Vangelis Pavlidis leads Benfica’s scoring efforts with 4 goals, while Casa Pia’s top scorer, Cassiano, has netted 3 times this season.