Benfica announce Champions League squad, good news for Bruno Lage | OneFootball

Benfica has registered 30 players, already including the B list, for participation in the Champions League. Among the registered names, Alexander Bah and Manu Silva stand out, the latter even received good news recently. Although they are still injured, the players may be able to play in the prestigious competition, which is good news for Bruno Lage, as their return should be near.

Beyond the ‘usual’ names, special attention goes to the inclusion of several young players from Benfica’s academy: Diogo Ferreira (goalkeeper), Gonçalo Oliveira (defender), Joshua Wynder (defender), Leandro Santos (defender), Nuno Félix (midfielder), João Veloso (midfielder), Diogo Prioste (midfielder), and João Rego (forward).

Note also the inclusion of Bruma. The 30-year-old winger suffered a serious injury during Benfica’s pre-season, and initial reports indicated that he would not play again this season. However, his registration for the Champions League may suggest otherwise, and the player could still return in 25/26.

In the Champions League, Benfica will have the following schedule: Qarabag (September 16, 8:00 PM, home), Chelsea (September 30, 8:00 PM, away), Newcastle (October 21, 8:00 PM, away), Bayer Leverkusen (November 5, 8:00 PM, home), Ajax (November 25, 5:45 PM, away), Napoli (December 10, 8:00 PM, home), Juventus (January 21, 8:00 PM, away), and Real Madrid (January 28, 8:00 PM, home).

Here is the full list of the 30 players registered by the Eagles:

• Midfielders: Enzo Barrenechea, Aursnes, Sudakov, Manu Silva, Leandro Barreiro, Richard Ríos, Nuno Félix, João Veloso, and Diogo Prioste

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