Live updates, line-ups and more: everything on Flamengo v Benfica

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·11 Juli 2026

Live updates, line-ups and more: everything on Flamengo v Benfica

See the main information about Flamengo vs Benfica (POR)

Flamengo takes the field this Saturday (11) to face Benfica (POR) in a match worth the Algarve Tournament. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in Portugal. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla has gathered the main information so fans can stay up to date on the match.

To begin with, Flamengo has been in the Algarve Region for almost two weeks, holding its mid-season training camp during the World Cup period. As a result, coach Leonardo Jardim had time to train the squad, in addition to playing three friendlies during the stay in Portugal.

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HOW DOES FLAMENGO COME INTO THE MATCH AGAINST BENFICA?

For the trip, coach Leonardo Jardim did not have the nine players who were called up for the World Cup. Therefore, Arrascaeta, Varela, De La Cruz, Lucas Paquetá, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Plata and Carrascal were not available during this period.

Aside from the called-up players, Flamengo has the rest of the squad available for the trip to Portugal. The only one who has not yet taken part in any of Rubro-Negro’s matches during this period is Leo Ortiz, who is in the final stage of recovery from a muscle injury.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S PROBABLE LINEUP FOR THE MATCH AGAINST BENFICA?

In the clash with Benfica, coach Leonardo Jardim will rely on the same core group that played against River Plate (ARG) and Lausanne Sports (SUI). The only doubt is Ayrton Lucas, who left the last match with muscle pain. Therefore, if the number 6 is not fit to play, Johnny is the likely replacement.

SEE FLAMENGO’S PROBABLE LINEUP Rossi; Emerson Royal, João Victor, Vitão and Ayrton Lucas (Johnny); Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Luiz Araújo; Bruno Henrique, Lino and Pedro.

HOW DOES BENFICA COME INTO THE MATCH AGAINST FLAMENGO?

Benfica, meanwhile, is in the opposite situation from Flamengo. That is because the Portuguese side is at the start of preseason, which began at the end of June. Thus, the match against Rubro-Negro will serve as a test for the Portuguese team.

In the match, coach Marco Silva will take the opportunity to make some observations. The only confirmed absence is Richard Ríos, who will be rested due to physical fatigue after playing for Colombia in the World Cup.

SEE BENFICA’S PROBABLE LINEUP Trubin; Alexandre Bah, Antônio Silva, Clément Lenglet and Samuel Dahl; Leandro Barreiro, Enzo Barrenechea; Rafa Silva, Georgiy Sudakov and Prestianni; Vangelis Pavlidis.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS BENFICA?

The match between Flamengo and Benfica will be broadcast by Coluna do Fla TV, which will have on-site coverage from Rock Hudson and Simon Lédo on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Band (free-to-air), SporTV2 (subscription TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will also show the match.

FLAMENGO X BENFICA MATCH DETAILS:Location: Estádio Algarve, PortugalDate: Saturday, July 11, 2026Time: 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time)Broadcast: Coluna do Fla TV (YouTube), Band (free-to-air), SporTV2 (subscription TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view). PROBABLE LINEUPSFlamengo: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Vitão, João Victor and Ayrton Lucas (Johnny); Pulgar, Jorginho and Luiz Araújo; Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique and Pedro.Coach: Leonardo Jardim. Benfica: Trubin; Dedic, Tomás Araújo, António Silva and Samuel Dahl; Enzo Barrenechea, Leandro Barreiro and Georgiy Sudakov; Andreas Schjelderup, Pavlidis and Dodi Lukébakio.Coach: Marco Silva.

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