Alverca Aims for Points in Tough Guimarães Clash

Alverca travels to Guimarães this Saturday, February 28, 2026, for a challenging 24th-round Liga Betclic match against Vitória SC. Despite acknowledging the difficulty of the fixture, Alverca’s coach, Custódio Castro, is optimistic about his team’s ability to secure points.

Guimarães as a Fortress

Custódio Castro recognizes Vitória SC’s home advantage at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, stating, “We know that Vitória makes their home a fortress.” He emphasizes the importance of Alverca presenting their “best version” and bringing “confidence, quality and the ability to overcome” to the match.

A Demanding Opponent

Castro describes Vitória SC as a “good team, champion of winter with much merit, with good players, in an environment at the level of the greats in Portugal.” He anticipates a “good challenge” for Alverca.

Team News and Availability

Alverca will welcome back Touaizi and Meupiyou after they served a one-match suspension. Marezi and Vasco Moreira were reportedly dealing with minor injuries following the match against Santa Clara, but are expected to be included in the squad traveling to Guimarães.

Focus on Three Points

“The more options we have, the stronger we will be,” Castro stated. He added, “We are going to Guimarães to fight for the three points.”

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Despite Vitória SC’s recent 3-2 defeat against Braga, Castro expects a demanding contest.