Benfica v Alverca | How to watch, line-ups, kick-off times & more | OneFootball

Benfica seeks to return to victories in the Liga Portugal Betclic and prepares to host Alverca. In a match counting for the 21st round, the Eagles, led by José Mourinho, aim to close the gap to the top positions, making the most of the result in the Classic between Porto and Sporting.

Based on what was mentioned in the press conference, it is still not the time for Benfica fans to see the return of Dodi Lukebakio. Similar to the match against Tondela, it is certain that José Mourinho will make some changes to the starting lineup.

Between the posts, the bet will remain on Anatoliy Trubin, who has lived up to the trust given by the 63-year-old coach. In defense, Dahl is expected to start again, as is Otamendi. The doubts lie between Tomás Araújo or António Silva. On the right flank, Dedic is the big question mark due to his physical condition.

In midfield, the Aursnes-Leandro Barreiro duo may play again, with Enzo Barrenechea having a say. In the more advanced sector, there is a strong possibility that Mourinho will bench Sudakov and Schjelderup to make room for Rafa Silva and Sidny Cabral. In attack, Pavlidis is the chosen one.

It is worth remembering that Benfica enters the 21st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic in third place, with 46 points, five behind Sporting (51) and nine behind Porto (55). The match against Alverca is scheduled for the night of this Sunday, February 8, at 8:30 PM, at Estádio da Luz, with broadcast on BTV and coverage on Benfica FM.

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