Ajax v Benfica: How to watch, probable line-ups, absentees and more | OneFootball

Benfica faces Ajax tomorrow, November 25th. The Eagles and the Dutch will compete for three points in a match that marks the fifth round of the Champions League group stage. A match that, according to José Mourinho, will be challenging, given the situation of both clubs. Review everything he said at the press conference here.

Regarding the starting lineup, it is more than certain that the heavyweights will once again be the main bet of the Special One, after most of them were rested from the clash on Friday, November 21st, for the Portuguese Cup, where José Mourinho made some changes.

Starting with the defensive sector, it is certain that Anatoliy Trubin will return as the starting goalkeeper against Ajax, instead of Samuel Soares. As for the defense, the situation becomes a bit more complicated, with the question of whether Mourinho will once again opt for a three-center-back line.

In midfield, Enzo Barrenechea and Fredrik Aursnes are expected to retain their starting positions, as they did in the match against Atlético, while Richard Ríos is likely to return to the lineup. In attack, the biggest question is about the replacement for Dodi Lukebakio, who is injured. Up front, the bet will certainly fall on Vangelis Pavlidis.

Remember, the duel between Benfica and Ajax will be played tomorrow, November 25th, at 5:45 PM, with broadcast on Sport TV. The match between the Reds and the Dutch will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena and will be officiated by German referee Sven Jablonski.

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