Tomás Araújo ‘to miss’ Casa Pia and Nacional, derby in doubt

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·7. April 2026

Tomás Araújo ‘to miss’ Casa Pia and Nacional, derby in doubt

Record writes that Tomás Araújo is injured and will miss Benfica’s trip to Casa Pia, and he is also ruled out of the following game against Nacional at Estádio da Luz, leaving the derby with Sporting in doubt.

Benfica believe the centre-back could return for the Sporting clash if his muscle injury recovers well.

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It is a setback for José Mourinho, who may need to reshuffle with the derby in mind. The 23-year-old has alternated with António Silva alongside Nicolás Otamendi, and has tended to start the more demanding fixtures.

For Casa Pia, the number 4 is set to step in, having served a suspension against Vitória de Guimarães.

Araújo has made 36 appearances this season across competitions, totalling 2,538 minutes, with one goal and one assist.

Source: Glorioso 1904