Benfica v Moreirense | Likely XI to keep second-place dream alive | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Richard Ríos, Leandro Barreiro, Fredrik Aursnes, Gianluca Prestianni, Andreas Schjelderup and Vangelis Pavlidis are expected to be José Mourinho's starters for the clash between Benfica and Moreirense, in the 31st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

As the Special One had said at the press conference, the entire squad, with the exception of Tomás Araújo, who is dealing with a muscle injury, trained on the eve of the match and, for that very reason, is fit to contribute in another 'final', where Benfica are looking to keep alive the dream of reaching second place.

With no real surprises, Trubin will start between the posts for the Eagles, it should be remembered that the Ukrainian was one of the standout performers in the derby after saving Luis Suárez's penalty. In defense, the players involved are the same as in the match against Sporting, with only Tomás Araújo dropping out and António Silva coming in to replace him.

As for midfield, despite the fatigue felt at the end of the derby, it is certain that José Mourinho will not do without any of the players who took to the field at the José Alvalade Stadium, since they made the difference. In attack, against an opponent with different characteristics, Pavlidis is expected to replace Franjo Ivanovic.

It should be noted that the match between Benfica and Moreirense is scheduled for this Saturday, April 25, as part of the 31st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Kick-off is set for 6:00 pm, with Iancu Vasilica as the referee. The match will be broadcast on BTV, with live commentary also available on Benfica FM.

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