Benfica v Rio Ave: How to watch, predicted line-ups, kick-off time | OneFootball

Benfica will be back on the pitch next Monday, September 23rd, against Rio Ave. The match against the team led by Sotoris Silaidopoulos, valid for the first round of Liga Portugal Betclic (postponed match), will be played at Estádio da Luz, with kick-off scheduled for 8:15 pm.

The Eagles come into this match after a victory over AVS SAD, in José Mourinho’s first game. The Reds lined up with Anatoliy Trubin; Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, and Samuel Dahl; Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Aursnes, and Sudakov; Ivanovic and Pavlidis.

In the pre-match press conference, José Mourinho explained some of the team’s initial constraints, which includes a major reinforcement on the bench, Lukebakio. The Reds’ coach is expected to keep the same starting eleven that recently beat the team from Vila das Aves.

Trubin remains the man between the posts for the Reds, with no changes in defense. Dedic and Dahl are the Eagles’ full-backs, in a defense made up of António Silva and Otamendi. In midfield, Enzo Barrenechea forms the usual partnership with Richard Ríos, as has been the case all season.

Further forward, Fredrik Aursnes should return to the left wing of the attack, with Sudakov responsible for the right flank. Franjo Ivanovic is expected to remain in the starting lineup, after reclaiming his spot in the last match, supporting striker Vangelis Pavlidis.

Absences: Manu Silva, Alexander Bah, Bruma, and Nuno Félix.

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