Former Luka Modrić teammate set for chance to shine at Benfica | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador, who shared the locker room with Luka Modrić at Real Madrid, may finally have reasons to smile at Benfica. It seems that the left-back is expected to be José Mourinho's initial choice for the match against Tondela, scheduled for this Wednesday at 8:45 PM, which pertains to the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

Rafael Obrador is expected to start in Benfica's match against Tondela this Wednesday. According to the latest information, the Spanish under-21 international will get his first minutes under José Mourinho's leadership at the Clube da Luz, providing some rest to the usual starter in the position, Samuel Dahl.

The left-back, who was signed following the sale of Álvaro Carreras to Real Madrid for 50 million euros, has faced significant challenges in establishing himself with the Sacred Mantle.

As reported in an Exclusive Glorioso 1904, Rafael Obrador's future at Benfica is completely open. The club's officials are considering the possibility of loaning the 21-year-old player in the January transfer market to a club in the Liga Portugal Betclic.

So far, under José Mourinho's management, Rafael Obrador has not played any minutes for the first team. Previously, under Bruno Lage, the Spanish under-21 international played only one match, against Tondela, leaving the field at the 67th minute with a good impression.

The Benfica – Tondela match is scheduled for next Wednesday, October 29, at 8:45 PM, at Estádio da Luz. The game pertains to the quarter-finals of the League Cup, and José Mourinho's team aims to defend the title won last season, in a final against Sporting, decided by penalties.

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