Benfica v Real Madrid | Probable XIs for Champions League decider | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedić, Tomás Araújo, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Leandro Barreiro, Gianluca Prestianni, Georgiy Sudakov, Fredrik Aursnes and Vangelis Pavlidis are expected to be the initial choices of José Mourinho for the Benfica match in the Champions League, where they will host Real Madrid.

The red and white team is fighting tonight, January 28, to secure a chance to reach a playoff spot in the prestigious competition. For that to happen, the Clube da Luz needs to overcome the Spanish giant, who have already qualified, and hope for a combination of other favorable results, such as a Sporting victory in their visit to Athletic Bilbao.

Regarding José Mourinho's choices, it is more than certain that Anatoliy Trubin will be the chosen one for the goal, with the heavy responsibility of preventing Mbappé and company from causing damage. In the heart of the defense, the Special One will bring back Amar Dedić and Tomás Araújo, after both were rested against Estrela da Amadora.

In midfield, given the strength of the Merengues, the 63-year-old coach should choose to reinforce the Eagles' midfield, giving a starting spot to Enzo Barrenechea, as part of the plan, in order to neutralize Real Madrid's movements.

Up front, Vangelis Pavlidis, who is looking to redeem himself after what happened in Turin, will be searching for goals, supported by Sudakov, Prestianni, and Aursnes. On the bench, Mourinho has Anísio Cabral, who, despite being only 17 years old, could spring a few surprises, as he already did against the Tricolores.

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