Brentford is set to face Benfica at Estádio da Luz on Thursday, July 25, with an 8pm start, as part of their pre-season tour in Portugal.
The Bees kicked off the 2024/25 season with a 5-2 win over AFC Wimbledon, while Benfica, who have won the Primeira Liga 38 times, recently secured a 3-1 victory against Almería.
The recent rise of Brentford to the Premier League is a testament to their progress, underscored by their upcoming match against Benfica, a team with 38 Portuguese league titles and two European Cup triumphs.
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On Thursday, Brentford will play their second pre-season game against Benfica at the iconic Estádio da Luz, following their recent 5-2 victory over AFC Wimbledon.
During the match at Cherry Red Records Stadium, Brentford’s new signing, Igor Thiago, scored twice in his debut, contributing to the win along with Yoane Wissa, Kevin Schade, and Bryan Mbeumo under the guidance of Thomas Frank.
Thiago’s impressive start on Saturday hints at a promising debut season in the Premier League, and he is not the only newcomer aiming to make an impact in Lisbon this Thursday.
Brentford is preparing for the first of two matches in their Portuguese double-header, starting with a less challenging encounter against Estrela da Amadora, just five days after their clash with Benfica. Following this, they will return to the UK for two final pre-season friendlies.
The Bees will face Watford on August 3 and Wolfsburg on August 9, marking their last exhibitions before the new Premier League season kicks off. Their campaign begins with a London derby, as they host Crystal Palace in mid-August.
