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ShockinglySynonymous

First Benfica match!

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Hi everyone! I am currently in your beautiful city of Lisbon and have purchased tickets to the match this Friday against Arauco.

Are there any main bars that fans meet at before the match, and how does everyone get to the Eatadio da luiz from the centre of Lisbon?

I will be attending the match by myself as my friends aren't really football fans, so if there are any other tips you could give me to be able to make the most of the experience I would be grateful!

Posted Aug 3, 2022, 10:35 AM UTC

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VCSousa•

Pick metro to Alto dos Moinhos and be happy, once you get out the metro station, you will see the true magic about Benfica environment with a lot of "Roulotes" with the famous Bifana and Cerveja 😁 See you there on Friday!

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ShockinglySynonymousOP•

That sounds great! What time would you recommend arriving at the stadium given that the match is at 8:15?

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Costa_316•

Around 5:30,6 pm. You will get time to drink your beer, know people etc. If you arrive earlier let's say,around 3 pm. Go to the museum and take your time.

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ShockinglySynonymousOP•

Thanks! One final question: I had to give an ID number when I bought the tickets. I used my passport as ID.

I don't really want to take my passport to the match in case I lose it. Do you think the stewards will check the ID number associated with my ticket or just scan me through? Thanks!

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gonmendoncaMenino de Ouro•

Hey, welcome and i hope you enjoy you first benfica match!
Last tuesday, a guy in front of me was entering with some tickets he bought online and the security guard at the first barrier asked to see the ID. It was a european game, so i don't really know if it was usual or tightened security - anyway it can't hurt to have a photo of page 2 from your passport.

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Costa_316•

Hum. They might check, they might don't care. It depend on the steward. I can't really help you on that because I always had a redpass (Benfica season ticket) and those are sharable. So I never was checked for an ID, while entering the stadium.

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dsalgueiro8•

You can always take a photo of the page of your passport and keep it in your phone. In case they ask, you show it to them. From the previous times I went to the stadium, they have never asked for any kind of ID.

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ThatOneGuy2k17•

Subway -> Alto dos Moinhos -> Rulotes, best one is "Ponto de Encontro" (aka food trucks located right beside the subway exit, just follow the sea of red shirts) -> Eat and drink -> Walk to the stadium (at least 30-45 mins before match time so you get the full experience of watching them warmup + see the eagle flying) -> Enjoy the game

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LSeven74•

This, go earlier to Alto dos Moinhos (2/3 hours before start of game) eat a bifana or/and prego, drink lots of beer, and go to stadium 45 minutes before the start of game.

Thats my plan for every game of the season :).

Always take your ID.

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Kak3ru•

You can either pick the Train and leave in Benfica (same as the club) and walk to the stadium.

Or go by subway and either leave in Alto dos Moinhos and walk aswell or leave in Colégio Militar - Luz. And it's literally near to the stadium (less than 5min). Beware as most people will get out of that subway, there might be confusion and you might feel like a canned tuna in there.

There are a lot of places nearby the stadium to eat and drink!

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ShockinglySynonymousOP•

Thanks for the information! Looks like the subway is the easiest route from where I am staying. Looking forward to the match!

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MitroVanWilder•

To get to the stadium, the best way is either by bus or Subway. By train you'd still need to catch a bus, even if it's a Quick Ride.

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veigatta•

you can also go for corate sandwich (bit greasy) and a nice beer at any roloutes before the match! enjoy

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