Finding his feet at Benfica, Obrador causes no concern | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador arrived during the last transfer window to fill the spot left by Álvaro Carreras, who meanwhile moved to Real Madrid. Despite the limited playing time he has had so far, the young Spanish full-back feels no pressure in taking charge of the left side of Benfica.

The newspaper Record writes, in this Sunday’s edition, September 7, that the Spain U21 international, who made his debut with a great goal, already expected not to have an immediate impact on the team managed by Bruno Lage. Thus, for the near future, Obrador expects not to be among the first choices of the Setúbal-born coach.

The same source adds that the left-back sees Benfica as a medium/long-term project, allowing him to develop and grow, while gaining experience at a demanding level such as at the Clube da Luz. However, despite not having an immediate impact on the team, as other signings did—namely Enzo Barrenechea, who is close to staying permanently—Obrador believes he has taken the right step in his career.

Even Álvaro Carreras is seen as an example for the Spaniard, since the new Real Madrid full-back, when he arrived at Luz in the winter transfer window of 2024, also needed time and space to establish himself with the Eagles on his chest, something that only happened in the following season, 2024/25.

Thus, Rafael Obrador, one of this season’s signings, is in no hurry to find his place at Glorioso. In the current sports season, the number 3—valued at 500 thousand euros—has played in two official matches, one in Liga Portugal Betclic and another in Liga Portugal Meu Super, for the Eagles’ B team. In the 147 minutes he spent on the pitch, he provided one assist.

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