Benfica duo shine for Portugal, catching Bruno Lage’s eye | OneFootball

Preparing for the match against Santa Clara, Bruno Lage has a significantly reduced squad due to international commitments. However, two athletes emerge who, after their last performance for Portugal, will be on the lookout for an opportunity in the Benfica team, namely João Rego and Leandro Santos.

According to what the Clube da Luz itself shared through its official account on the social network X, formerly Twitter, the two Benfiquistas stood out for the under-20 national team, where the attacking midfielder scored one of the goals in the team's 3-0 victory against the Czech Republic, in the Elite League.

In the post made by the reds and whites, the following can be read about the two players who are part of Bruno Lage's squad: “João Rego, with a goal scored, and Leandro Santos, participated in the under-20 National Team's victory over the Czech Republic by 3-0, in a match counting for the 2025/26 edition of the Elite League!”

On the other hand, until next Monday, September 8, Bruno Lage only has seven players in the Eagles' squad, with five of them under the care of Benfica's medical department. Therefore, the Setubal-born coach granted days off to all present, however, Lukebakio decided to forgo these days to continue his recovery plan.

With the international break only ending on September 10, the coach will receive the ‘reinforcements’ gradually, as they return from national duties. It is worth remembering that Benfica will return to the field next Friday, September 12, for the home match against Santa Clara, counting for the 5th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

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