The Estádio da Luz hosts Monday night's headline clash as Benfica face Famalicão. The Eagles will be looking to keep pace with leaders Porto in the title race, while Famalicão desperately need to end their winless run.
Benfica's Title Ambitions
Bruno Lage's side remain firmly in the title hunt and cannot afford to drop points at home against struggling opposition. The Eagles boast an exceptional record at the Estádio da Luz, winning 10 of their last 11 home matches in all competitions.
Angel Di María continues to defy his age, providing goals and assists with the elegance that made him a global star. The Argentine, in what could be his final season at the top level, has been instrumental in Benfica's Champions League campaign and domestic form.
Vangelis Pavlidis leads the line with Greek efficiency, while Kerem Aktürkoğlu provides pace and directness from the flanks. Andreas Schjelderup has added another dimension to the attack since his arrival.
Famalicão's Winless Woes
The visitors arrive in Lisbon having failed to win any of their last seven Liga Portugal matches. Former Fulham assistant Hugo Oliveira was appointed to stop the rot, but results have yet to improve significantly.
Oscar Aranda has been a rare bright spot with five goals, but the team's overall performances have lacked the cohesion needed to compete at this level. Against Benfica's quality, they'll need a defensive masterclass just to stay in the game.
Head-to-Head Dominance
Benfica's record against Famalicão is overwhelming, with 10 wins in their last 11 home meetings. Despite Famalicão winning the reverse fixture 2-0 earlier this season, a repeat at the Luz seems highly unlikely.
Prediction: Benfica to run riot. 4-0
