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Supporter information and details for our pre-season friendly fixture in Lisbon

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SUPPORTER INFORMATION: SL BENFICA V BURNLEY

Supporter information and details for our pre-season friendly fixture in Lisbon

2023-07-24T14:03:04.059Z

Supporter information and details for our pre-season friendly fixture in Lisbon

Benfica v Burnley: Tuesday 25th July (8:30pm)

The Clarets face Primeira Liga side Benfica on Tuesday night in the Portuguese capital.

Please note: the Club are not providing any form of transport for travelling supporters. The below information is to assist those attending the friendly.

500 tickets have been allocated for the fixture and will only be able to purchase in person at The Eagles’ stadium, Estádio da Luz.

The game, however, will be played at Estádio do Restelo which is a ten-minute drive from where tickets can be purchased.

Tickets will NOT be available to buy online - details on how to purchase can be found below:

Estádio da Luz on Monday 24th July and Tuesday 25th July | ticket booth at door 18:

Monday (24/07): 3 – 8pm (BST)

Tuesday (Matchday) (25/07): 10am – 1pm (BST)

Ticket price: €25

If the ticket allocation available for Burnley supporters during these window’s is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available at a ticket booth located at the match venue of Estádio do Restelo from 3 - 9pm (BST), on the day of the game.

AIRPORTS AND FLYING

Nearby airports include Lisbon Airport (6.5km away). There are direct flights into Lisbon airport on a regular basis from most airports in the UK.

Lisbon has an extensive Metro train system which stops at the airport and takes you all the way through Lisbon city.

The official Lisbon metro website will be able to help you plan your route and purchase tickets: https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/

Estádio do Restelo is located in the Belem area of Lisbon and is only a few minutes' walk away from well-known sightseeing destinations of Toree de Belem and Mosteiro dos Jeronimos. Therefore, you can walk, tram, train or get the bus to the stadium.

By tram

Alternatively, you can take a train from Cais do Sodre station, also in the historic area of Lisbon. Get off the train at R.Bica Marquês - the train journey should take approximately 12 minutes and then there is an 11-minute walk to the stadium.

By bus

From Corpo Santo, take the Carris bus to Estádio do Restelo. The bus journey should take around 10 minutes and then there will be a short 2-minute walk to the stadium.

By taxi Uber is available in Lisbon as well as the local taxi companies. The journey from the centre to Estádio do Restelo is approximately 5.4miles and should take around 10 minutes.

By foot The walk from Lisbon city centre to Estádio do Restelo is approximately 5 miles and will take over 1 hour 30 minutes.

Please note: no official travel arrangements will be provided by the Club for this fixture.

Estádio do Restelo first opened in 1956 and is the home of C.F. Os Belenenses. The capacity of the stadium is 19,856.

Things to do in Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and is one of Europe’s top city destinations.

One of the must-see sights is the UNESCO-listed Mosteiro dos Jeronimos which was built in 1495. Also in the Belem district of the city is the Torre de Belem which is also a Unesco-listed fortress which gives sublime views over the Tagus.

Lisbon is a hilly city and, as a result, has plenty of vantage points to take panoramic photos. The Elevador Santa Justa links the central Baixa neighbourhood with Bairro Alto and gives an incredible view during sunset.

Lisbon also has iconic yellow and white trams which have been rolling around the city since 1901. The 28 tram journey is one which is popular with tourists as it covers all five lines.

Praça do Comércio is one of the largest plazas in Portugal and is well worth a visit. If you’re looking for more sights to see in the Portuguese capital; Sao Jorge Castle, Lisbon Cathedral, Santa Justa Lift and Mercado de Ribeira are all ones to tick off!

If you need to contact Estádio do Restelo for anything whilst you are in Lisbon and at Estádio do Restelo, the contact number is +351 21 301 0954

The European emergency telephone number is 112, which you can use in case you need urgent help from a fire brigade, a medical team or the police.

Please also be aware of the local laws and customs in Portugal and respect the country you are visiting.