Aursnes to miss Benfica v Porto after muscle injury, layoff about three weeks | OneFootball

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·5 March 2026

Aursnes to miss Benfica v Porto after muscle injury, layoff about three weeks

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According to Glorioso 1904, Fredrik Aursnes will miss Benfica’s meeting with Porto after sustaining a muscle injury against Gil Vicente on 2 March.

The Norwegian midfielder was injured during the 1-2 win in Barcelos in round 24, leaving on 50 minutes while holding the back of his left thigh, which alarmed the Benfica bench.


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He has been a key figure for José Mourinho this season.

The number eight faces an estimated spell of about three weeks out, although the precise extent of the muscle problem has not yet been determined.

Benfica host Porto on Sunday 8 March at 18:00 at the Estádio da Luz, a fixture that counts for round 25 of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

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