Famalicao U23 continued their productive pre-season in Portugal with a 2-1 success against Chaves B in an international club friendly. The game, played on 5 August 2026, saw the young Famalicao side show composure to turn the match around after going behind, underlining the depth of talent within their academy system.

Friendly with a clear purpose

With both sides viewing the contest as an important development tool, the starting line-ups featured a mixture of promising academy talents and players looking for first-team opportunities. Chaves B, serving as the reserve side of the Portuguese club, were eager to make home advantage count. They opened the scoring and looked confident to hold onto their lead against a team that competed well in the Portuguese youth ranks.

Famalicao’s response

Instead of growing frustrated, Famalicao U23 responded with patience and increased attacking intent. They pulled level before half-time and then took control in the second half, showing sharp passing and clever movement in the final third. The winner arrived from a well-taken opportunity that capped a solid all-round team performance. Chaves B pressed late on, but the Famalicao defence held firm to secure the victory.

What this means for both sides

• For Famalicao U23: A useful confidence boost and valuable minutes for their future first-team players.
• For Chaves B: A competitive test against quality opposition, with several positives to take into their next fixture.
• Match headline: Famalicao U23’s 2-1 win highlighted their mental strength and developing tactical identity.

Though the result carries no trophy weight, friendlies like this often reveal a club’s progress. For Famalicao, it was an encouraging sign that their young squad is capable of adapting under pressure, while Chaves B will be happy with large parts of their performance despite the defeat.