Moreirense v Benfica: How to watch, line-ups, kick-off and more | OneFootball

After the important triumph against Napoli, Benfica now turns its attention to the championship, with a challenging visit to Moreirense's ground. The match between the "encarnados" and "cónegos" is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, December 14, with kickoff set for 6:00 PM.

Already trailing by eight points behind Porto, the leader of Liga Portugal Betclic, the "encarnados" need to secure points to maintain the point gap. Despite needing his key players, José Mourinho warned about the significant fatigue suffered by the squad in the match against the Neapolitans.

Looking at the Special One's options, it's possible that the coach will make some changes to the Eagles' starting eleven. Starting with the goal, it is expected that the bet will remain on Anatoliy Trubin. In the defensive line, the main change might involve swapping central defenders, with Tomás Araújo leaving and António Silva coming in.

In midfield, José Mourinho is likely to continue relying on the most influential midfielders. Even so, there might be a possibility for Rodrigo Rêgo to rejoin the starting team, as had already happened in the visit to Nacional (a 2-1 victory). In attack, Ivanovic could once again be the big surprise, given his performance in the Champions League.

It is worth remembering that the match is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, December 14, at Estádio Joaquim Almeida Freitas, and will be broadcast live on TVI, the holder of Moreirense's television rights. The match, according to the Arbitration Council, will be officiated by Hélder Carvalho.

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