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How and Where to Watch: Marítimo vs. Benfica in Liga Portugal on beIN SPORTS
The Eagles travel to Madeira to face one of the teams that has made an impressive start to the season. The Matchday 5 clash will take place on Saturday, September 5, at the Estádio do Marítimo
Benfica arrive in Madeira with seven points from their opening three matches in the Liga Portugal Betclic.
The Eagles began their league campaign with a 2-2 draw before recording two consecutive victories: an emphatic 7-0 win over Casa Pia followed by a 2-1 victory against Estoril Praia.
The team coached by Marco Silva now faces a different challenge away from home. The schedule will not provide much rest for Benfica either, as they will return to action on the road just four days later against Moreirense.
Marítimo Look to Make Madeira a Fortress
Marítimo returned to the Portuguese top flight this season after spending three campaigns in the second tier and winning the Liga Portugal 2 title during the 2025-26 season.
Their return has started on a positive note.
The Madeira club have collected seven points from four matches, recording victories over Casa Pia and Famalicão, a draw against Académico de Viseu and a defeat to Arouca.
Now comes arguably their first major test since returning to the Liga Portugal Betclic.
Benfica Dominate the Recent Head-to-Head Record
Recent history heavily favors Benfica.
The Eagles have won six of their last 10 visits to Marítimo. Across 86 league meetings between the two clubs, Benfica have recorded 59 victories and 17 draws.
Their most recent meetings came during the 2022-23 season, before Marítimo’s relegation. That campaign ended with two Benfica victories: 5-0 in Lisbon and 3-0 in Madeira.
Four seasons later, the two clubs meet again in Portugal’s top flight.
Don’t miss the match between Marítimo and Benfica in the Liga Portugal Betclic 2026-27 on beIN SPORTS.
Match: Marítimo vs. Benfica
Competition: Liga Portugal Betclic 2026-27
Matchday: 5
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. in Portugal
Stadium: Estádio do Marítimo
City: Funchal, Portugal
Referee: Sérgio Guelho
