Porto v Benfica | How to watch, likely line-ups, kick-off times and more... | OneFootball

Benfica is getting ready to face Porto, in a match counting for the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, the second most important competition in the national calendar. Just hours before kickoff, check out some relevant information about the Clássico.

After being knocked out by Braga in the semi-finals of the League Cup, Benfica is looking to turn things around by trying to achieve a positive result against the Dragons. However, in preparing for the Clássico, José Mourinho is facing several problems, particularly in the defensive sector, as he mentioned in the pre-match press conference.

As for the likely starting eleven, Anatoliy Trubin should be the safe bet between the posts for the Eagles. On the flanks, Amar Dedić and Samuel Dahl are expected to occupy the defensive wings. Even so, the big question remains in the center of defense, where uncertainty persists regarding Tomás Araújo’s partner.

In midfield, Richard Ríos should once again pair up with Manu Silva, who started against Estoril. Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, and Georgiy Sudakov are expected to complete the midfield, playing in support of Vangelis Pavlidis, the main figure in Benfica’s attack.

It should be noted that the match will take place at Estádio do Dragão next Wednesday, January 14, and will feature a refereeing team led by Fábio Veríssimo. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 pm and the match will be broadcast on Sport TV and RTP 1, and can also be followed via commentary on Benfica FM.

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