Portugal v Hungary spells bad news for Benfica stalwart | OneFootball

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·15 de octubre de 2025

Portugal v Hungary spells bad news for Benfica stalwart

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António Silva did not play any minutes on the field in the two matches played by the national team in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The central defender has been crucial for José Mourinho's team this season, but this situation is not the same for the national team.

Only three players did not play any minutes during the double matchday played by the national team, which culminated with Portugal - Hungary last Tuesday, October 14: António Silva, Matheus Nunes, and Pedro Gonçalves.


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Joining this trio are the two substitute goalkeepers of the national team, Rui Silva and José Sá. Aside from them, Roberto Martínez gave playing time to all those present at the national team's training camp, a select group that has gained the coach's trust over time.

The news is, however, optimistic for Benfica fans. Although they did not see their central defender play in Portugal - Hungary, or in Ireland - Portugal, the truth is that António Silva will arrive without any accumulated fatigue for José Mourinho's Benfica.

As for the national team, they drew 2-2 yesterday in Portugal - Hungary, with a last-minute opponent goal preventing the Portuguese celebration that would have come with the confirmation of qualification for the World Cup. The team will have to wait until the next match to try for that qualification again.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.

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