Benfica aims to return to the top of Portuguese football with the seasoning opener against Arouca after narrowly missing out on the Primeira Liga title to FC Porto last season. 

Benfica is the most successful team in the Portuguese league with thirty-seven league titles but last won the Championship in 2019.

Arouca spent the last three seasons in the Portuguese second division following their relegation in the 2016/17 season.

What is the kickoff time between Benfica and Arouca today?

The match between Benfica and Arouca will kickoff at 8:15 PM BST British Summer Time Friday, August 5 2022.

UK (BST) 08:15 PM

CEST: 09:15 PM

Eastern Time: 03:15 PM

Central Time: 02:15 PM

Mountain Time: 01:15 PM

Pacific Time: 12:15 PM

Gulf Standard Time: 11:15 PM

Indian Standard Time: 12:45 AM midnight Saturday, August 6 2022

Where to watch Benfica vs Arouca today on TV and live stream

The game between Benfica and Arouca will be available on Benfica TV International. You can also watch the game via Benfica’s official website and social media profiles

Watch Benfica vs Arouca in the USA, UK, Canada, India, etc.

US: Fanatiz USA, GOLTV, fuboTV, Benfica TV INT and GolTV Espanol

UK: Benfica TV INT.

Canada: Benfica TV INT. and fuboTV Canada

Austria: sportdigital, DAZN and Sport1 Extra

Germany: DAZN, sportdigital and Sport1 Extra

Turkey: S Sport+

Benfica vs Arouca Primeira Liga 2022/23 Match Preview

Benfica played a series of friendlies during the Preseason. The Eagles are one of the Big Three teams in Portugal that have dominated the domestic scene.

Benfica has seen the departure of some of its most important players, including Darwin Nunez. However, the club have made some signings as a replacement, including the addition of Lacroix Lenny from FC Metz, Fernandez Enzo from River Plate Argentina and Joao Victor from Corinthians.

Benfica coach is confident about his team’s capabilities for the new season following the hundred-percent unbeaten run in the preseason against big oppositions like Newcastle United, Fulham and OGC Nice.

The Eagles are one step into the Champions League next round, following the home defeat of Midtjylland in midweek.

Visitors Arouca are back in town after three seasons in the second division. This time, the hope to retain top-flight status is on the cards for the club.