Tondela faces Benfica this Wednesday, 29/10, in the quarterfinals of the League Cup. The game will be at 17h45 at the Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon, with Benfica as the favorite. Coach Ivo Vieira is likely to field a tight team, betting on holding the draw and trying to surprise on the counterattacks. Tondela is in a delicate situation in the championship and sees the League Cup as an opportunity to advance in a relevant competition. Benfica, on the other hand, is seeking a spot in the semifinals of the third most important tournament in the country. Coach José Mourinho stated that he intends to use the match to test three or four reserves. The game will not be broadcast in Brazil. The League Cup is the third most important competition in Portugal, behind the Portuguese Championship and the Portugal Cup. Tondela has a tough task ahead, as Benfica has a significant advantage in the direct confrontation, with 13 wins in 15 games. The last match between the teams ended with Benfica winning 3-0. Tondela needs a win to keep hopes of advancing in the competition. The Tondela team is in the relegation zone of the championship and needs a win to improve the classification. Benfica, on the other hand, is in a good position in the championship and is seeking a spot in the semifinals of the League Cup. The game promises to be exciting, with Tondela seeking to surprise Benfica and Benfica seeking to maintain the advantage in the direct confrontation.