An even more Red Wave: the big “Winter signing”

The Liga NOS is in a decisive stage and, of the next four matches Benfica, three will be at Estádio da Luz. Best excuse for the supporters to show that they are with the team – like it has been happening in the home and away matches– and be present in big numbers in the stands.

Saturday's match is scheduled for 6:15 pm and the opponent is the only emblem that managed to beat the Eagles in the National Championship (2-1, at Bessa): Boavista. Adding to this result, the last two from the 2016/17 season in which the “axadrezados” draw with the Four-time champions (3-3 at Luz and 2-2 at Bessa, at a time in which Benfica had already won the title).

It is expected a good attendance in the match against the team from the North – especially because the Club launched a Valentine’s day campaign – as it happened in the 10 matches at Luz. Benfica is the Club with the best attendance average in the home matches (53 276), which represents an occupancy rate 83,03%.

The Red Wave is a reality and it is here to stay. In the statistics of Liga Portugal, Benfica leads the matches with the biggest attendance, occupying the six first places. Away from home, the Benfica supporters have been “pushing” the team towards the three points. True pilgrimages paint in Red have been seen across the domestic stadiums, namely, in Portimão, Restelo, Moreira de Cónegos, Tondela, Vila do Conde and Chaves.

The Wave is getting more and more Red and alive. The January transfer market recently closed and one can say that the Benfiquistas are the big “winter signing”.