Estoril v Benfica | Probable XI, all-in with Champions League in mind | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedic, Tomás Araújo, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Richard Ríos, Fredrik Aursnes, Gianluca Prestianni, Leandro Barreiro, Andreas Schjelderup and Vangelis Pavlidis are expected to be José Mourinho's picks to make up the starting eleven that will take the field in Benfica's final match, against Estoril.

After the slip-up against Braga in the farewell match at the Estádio da Luz, the Eagles face the difficult task of taking all three points against Ian Cathro's side and, at the same time, hoping Sporting do not beat Gil Vicente at the Estádio José Alvalade, as the rivals are battling for a place in the Champions League.

José Mourinho — who confirmed he received an offer to renew with Benfica — is expected to restore his first-choice eleven against the Canaries, starting with Trubin in goal. In defense, Otamendi returns after serving a one-match suspension, in time to play what could be his final game wearing the eagle on his chest.

In midfield, like the Argentine international, Ríos also returns to the starting eleven after clearing his disciplinary record, once again partnering Aursnes and 'pushing' Barreiro into a supporting role behind the striker. Out wide, the Special One is not expected to make any changes. As for the centre-forward position, Pavlidis should replace Franjo Ivanovic.

It should be noted that the match between Benfica and Estoril is part of the 34th and final round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, with the Eagles needing a favorable scenario to finish in second place, which grants access to the Champions League. The match is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota and will be officiated by Miguel Nogueira. In the first half of the season, the Reds beat the Linha side 3-1.

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