After a turbulent season, Bruma has reason to smile at Benfica | OneFootball

Bruma’s ordeal has finally come to an end again. Called up by José Mourinho for the clash against Estoril, the star had the chance to get some minutes in what was Benfica’s last match of the current season. With that in mind, the former Portugal international set foot on the pitch again almost three months after his last appearance.

At the same time as it was the Eagles’ final game of 2025/26, it was also probably Bruma’s last appearance as a Benfica player. As had already been reported previously, the No. 7 is one of several names the red-and-white hierarchy intends to offload in the summer.

It was, by far, a very complicated season for the Portuguese footballer. After rupturing his Achilles tendon in pre-season, his return, earlier than expected, gave Bruma a new lease of life. However, the winger’s ambitions ultimately collapsed due to a muscle injury that kept him off the pitch for another three months.

The match against Ian Cathro’s side was certainly Bruma’s farewell to the Benfica fans, in a spell that will not be missed by the Eagles. Before this duel, the No. 7 had last played on 2 February, in Benfica’s home match against Alverca, where Anísio Cabral scored the winning goal (2-1).

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica, Bruma - valued at €5 million - made only three official appearances after recovering from his Achilles tendon rupture. The winger did not register any direct goal contribution in the 19 minutes he spent on the pitch.

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