Benfica v Estoril: TV info, likely line-ups, kick-off time and more | OneFootball

The Liga Portugal Betclic has entered 2026 and Benfica is preparing for its first match of the year, where it will host Estoril. As the countdown to the match at Estádio da Luz continues, check out some important information regarding the schedule, broadcast, and the possible lineup Mourinho will field.

The club from Luz is looking, against the canary team, to turn around the result it obtained in Braga in the last match of the year, where the Eagles, amid controversial refereeing, ended up with a 2-2 draw and fell further behind first place in the league, currently held by Porto with 46 points.

As for Benfica’s starting lineup, no changes are expected and it is already known that Sidny Cabral, the new signing, will start the match against Estoril on the bench, as explained by the Special One in the press conference. In goal, the choice will be Anatoliy Trubin. In defense, the back four will be Amar Dedic, Tomás Araújo, Nicolás Otamendi, and Samuel Dahl.

In midfield, Richard Ríos, who was not at his best against Braga, should remain in the starting eleven, alongside Enzo Barrenechea. Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, and Georgiy Sudakov will be the players supporting striker Vangelis Pavlidis.

It is worth remembering that the match is scheduled for this Saturday, January 3rd, at Estádio da Luz. The kick-off will be at 18:00, with the match broadcast on BTV, the Eagles’ official television channel, but you can also follow the commentary on Benfica FM. The match will be refereed by Anzhony Rodrigues.

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