Bruma speeds up recovery, but it’s not all rosy for the Benfica winger | OneFootball

Bruma was left out of Benfica's squad for the challenging trip to Porto's stronghold. Despite the high expectations surrounding his clinical recovery, the Portuguese international will indeed miss the decisive Portuguese Cup clash, thus being excluded from José Mourinho's immediate options for this game.

Bruma out of Porto - Benfica

The Benfica winger is already training with his teammates and promises to be a key player for the second half of the season. However, Bruma still does not meet the ideal conditions to be included in the choices for the highly demanding match against Francesco Farioli's team.

On the other hand, there are very positive news in the squad for the challenge. António Silva and Enzo Barrenechea have recovered from their respective physical issues and are considered significant reinforcements to tackle this commitment at the blue and white's stronghold.

Winger last played against Boca Juniors

Bruma joined Benfica in January 2025, coming from Braga for 6 million euros. In the second half of last season, the winger played 14 matches with the Sacred Mantle before suffering a severe injury, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

The classic is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The match will start at 8:45 PM at Estádio do Dragão. The decisive game is part of the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade, promising intense emotions, and will be broadcast on RTP 1.

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