Exclusive Glorioso 1904 - Tomás Araújo runs out of patience at Benfica | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo is dissatisfied with his limited use in Benfica’s first team squad. Our newspaper reports, in this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, that the center-back is currently unhappy due to being constantly relegated to a substitute role for the Reds.

The 23-year-old center-back started the season injured, even missing out on participating in the Club World Cup, where Benfica reached the round of 16. He returned to action in mid-August, playing 46 minutes in a match for the Eagles’ B team to regain match fitness and work his way back into the main squad.

On August 23, he played his first game for Benfica’s first team in the 2025/26 season. Tomás Araújo played the full 90 minutes against Tondela, in a match that ended with a 3-0 victory. On the last day of that month, he again played the entire match against Alverca, but that was the last time he started a game this season.

António Silva and Nicolás Otamendi have been the undisputed starters at the heart of Benfica’s defense, a trend that has become even more pronounced under José Mourinho. The arrival of the Special One seems to have further reduced Tomás Araújo’s opportunities, as since the end of August, he has played only five games, with a maximum of 18 minutes in four of those appearances.

Our newspaper reports, in this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, that the center-back, who can also play as a right-back, is not pleased with the situation and the loss of playing time, especially now that he is fully recovered physically, and that Benfica is facing a heavy match schedule where Tomás Araújo could be a viable option.

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