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Benfica travels this Saturday to Arouca's ground for the 26th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. José Mourinho still has doubts about the availability of some important players. Center-back and captain Nicolás Otamendi and midfielder Leandro Barreiro are still recovering from physical issues and remain doubtful for the game.

On a positive note, there is good news: winger Dodi Lukébakio, who played in the second half against Porto, and creative midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, who did not play in the classic (2-2), should be fit to join the coach's options against Arouca.

Midfielder Fredrik Aursnes and winger Bruma are confirmed absences due to muscle injuries. In Aursnes' case, a key player in Benfica's structure, his return is only expected in April, potentially in time to play the eternal derby against Sporting in the 30th round.

The Club of Light enters this round under pressure not to lose points, as they fight to stay in the race for the Liga title and especially to reach second place. The team is now three points behind Sporting and seven behind the leader Porto.

Remember that Benfica will take the field again next Saturday, March 14, against Arouca. The match, part of the 26th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Vasco Seabra, will be played at 8:30 PM at the opponent's ground.

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