Sunderland announce Benfica B & Primeria Liga outfit as pre-season opponents
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The Black Cats travel to Faro in Portugal on Wednesday July 17 and will face Benfica’s second team the day after.
The Wearside club concludes the tour with a second friendly against Primeria Liga side Belenenses on Saturday July 20.
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Hide AdManaged by Nuno Oliveira and nicknamed The Bethlehem, Belenenses finished mid-table in Portugal’s top division last campaign so should provide Jack Ross’ men with a stern test.
Both games kick-off at 7:30pm and will be played at the Municipal de Albufeira with tickets priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions – and the club have strongly urged supporters to book in advance.