Rafael Obrador has reasons to finally smile at Benfica | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador is expected to start in this Wednesday’s Benfica home match against Tondela. According to the latest information, the Spanish U21 international will get his first minutes under José Mourinho at the helm of the Luz club, giving some rest to the usual starter in the position, Samuel Dahl.

This will be a tremendous opportunity for Rafael Obrador, who has been going through difficult times at Benfica. The left-back, who was signed following the sale of Álvaro Carreras to Real Madrid for 50 million euros, has struggled greatly to establish himself while wearing the Sacred Mantle.

The future of Rafael Obrador at Benfica is completely open. The club’s management is currently evaluating the possibility of loaning the 21-year-old player during the January transfer window to a club in the Liga Portugal Betclic.

So far, under José Mourinho’s management, Rafael Obrador has not played a single minute for the first team. Previously, under Bruno Lage, the Spanish U21 international had played only one match, against Tondela, leaving the field in the 67th minute and making a good impression.

Benfica vs. Tondela is scheduled for next Wednesday, October 29, at 8:45 pm, at Estádio da Luz. The match is part of the League Cup quarter-finals, and José Mourinho’s side aims to defend the title they won last season, in a final against Sporting that was decided by penalties.

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