Benfica’s undisputed starter spotted at Torreense-Fafe (Video) | OneFootball

Last Thursday, April 23, Torreense secured their place in the Portuguese Cup final after the home side beat Fafe 2-0. However, one of the highlights of the match also happened in the stands, when Tomás Araújo, Benfica center-back, was spotted watching the game.

It all happened when the player was 'caught' by Sport TV’s broadcast cameras in the middle of the stands at Estádio Manuel Marques. As far as could be confirmed, the player, who is currently injured, took advantage of his free time to watch the Portuguese Cup match, appearing to be in good spirits.

It is worth mentioning that the Torres Vedras side, coached by Luís Tralhão, who also managed Benfica’s setup with spells in the youth and under-23 teams, booked their place in the Portuguese Cup final, where they will face Sporting. Torreense are the seventh team from the lower divisions to represent those tiers in the decisive match of Portugal’s premier cup competition.

Tomás Araújo was present in Torres Vedras at a time when Benfica’s number 44 already knows he will miss the match against Moreirense this Saturday, April 25. The Portuguese international is dealing with a calf muscle injury, which forced him to leave the pitch in the 77th minute against Sporting.

This season, playing for Benfica, Tomás Araújo - valued at €28 million - has already made 37 official appearances: 21 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 2,615 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the defender has recorded one goal and one assist.

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