All eyes on Benfica v Real Madrid, fresh updates on Tomás Araújo | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo caused a major scare in the match against Santa Clara. Still during the first half, the Benfica center-back became a source of great concern after falling on the pitch, clutching his knee. However, 24 hours later, everything indicates that the player is doing well.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in its Sunday edition on February 15, the number 44 has already been re-evaluated and, by all accounts, is more than available for the match against Real Madrid. In fact, the same source claims that Tomás Araújo should start alongside Nicolás Otamendi in the clash with the Merengues.

The sports daily explains that the medical exams carried out on Saturday, February 14, did not reveal any serious problems, emphasizing that Tomás Araújo will recover in time to face Real Madrid. These are very positive news for José Mourinho, but not the only ones.

In the same edition, A Bola also mentioned the possibility that Dodi Lukebakio could be the big surprise among those called up against the Spanish side. After being an unused substitute against Santa Clara, the same source points out that the Belgian may get his first minutes after the injury he suffered, in the upcoming Champions League match.

This season, playing for Benfica, Tomás Araújo – valued at 28 million euros – has already played a total of 30 official matches: 16 in Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 2,043 minutes he spent on the pitch, the number 44 recorded one goal and one assist.

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