All eyes on Benfica v Real Madrid, fresh updates on Tomás Araújo 👀 | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo caused a big scare in the match against Santa Clara. During the first half, the Benfica defender was a major concern after falling on the field, clutching his knee. However, 24 hours later, everything indicates that the player is fine.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in its edition this Sunday, February 15, the number 44 has already been reassessed and, by all accounts, is more than available for the match against Real Madrid. In fact, the same source claims that Tomás Araújo is expected to start alongside Nicolás Otamendi in the clash with the Merengues.

The sports daily explains that the medical exams conducted on Saturday, February 14, did not reveal any serious issues, emphasizing that Tomás Araújo will recover in time to face Real Madrid. These are very positive news for José Mourinho, but they are not the only ones.

In the same edition, the newspaper A Bola also reported the possibility of Dodi Lukebakio being the big surprise in the squad against the Spanish team. After being an unused substitute against Santa Clara, the same source suggests that the Belgian may get his first minutes after the injury in the Champions League match.

This season, playing for Benfica, Tomás Araújo - valued at 28 million euros - has already played a total of 30 official matches: 16 in Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 2,043 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 44 recorded one goal and one assist.

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