2024-02-15 03:19:54
Two months after the victory and qualification against the Austrians of Lask (2-1), the Toulouse residents return to Europe during a crucial trip to Portugal. The Violets will challenge the leader of the Portuguese championship, Benfica, for the round of 32 of the Europa League. An opportunity for the Haut-Garonnais to continue their enchanted parenthesis in the European Cup.
Since the start of the season, Guillaumes Restes’ partners have impressed in the Europa League. Three victories, including a memorable and magical one against Liverpool (3-2), for two draws and only one defeat. An almost perfect record for the winner of last season’s Coupe de France, which contrasts radically with the form displayed by TFC in national competitions.
Defeated in the Champions Trophy by PSG (0-2) and eliminated in the Coupe de France by Rouen (3-3, 11-12 on penalties), Toulouse is only in 14th place in the championship with a small point ahead of Lorient, first relegation.
But the people of Toulouse will have to forget their domestic worries to concentrate solely on Benfica. Roger Schmidt’s team is in formidable form. Undefeated since August in the Portuguese championship, the Lisbon side are leaders, tied on points with Sporting. The red and white team has also already qualified for the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup. The only small hitch this season was the difficult course in the Champions League, where Benfica had to wait until the 5th day to score their first points.
Will Toulouse manage to continue the European adventure? Response Thursday February 15.
Benfica-Toulouse kicks off on Thursday February 15 at 9 p.m. on RMC Sport Live 3.
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