With Benfica v Braga looming, Rafa Silva eyes a new chance | OneFootball

With Benfica - Braga just around the corner, Rafa Silva is eyeing a new opportunity

The Portuguese international is hoping to become an important part of Mourinho’s tactical setup again, especially against his former club

With his eyes set on the final match at the Estádio da Luz, Rafa Silva is waiting for an opportunity in Benfica - Braga

Rafa Silva wants to win back his place in the starting line-up for the match against Braga. After starting on the bench against Famalicão and coming on in the second half, the 32-year-old footballer is looking to reclaim his starter status at Benfica, in what would be the final clash at the Estádio da Luz.

The fact that José Mourinho is forced to make changes to the Eagles’ starting eleven, due to the suspensions of Nicolás Otamendi and Richard Ríos, means that number 27 has a chance to return to the starting line-up. By all indications, the Portuguese player will take up his usual position, as Leandro Barreiro is expected to drop deeper on the pitch.

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Not many changes are expected in the Benfica team, largely because of how demanding the match against Braga is, with the aim of holding on to second place still up for grabs with Sporting, who travel to Rio Ave. However, in the case of Rafa Silva, the player has already shown he can be decisive.

As such, it is more than certain that Mourinho will go with the former Portuguese international, playing ahead of the Aursnes - Barreiro duo and behind the striker, who is expected to be Vangelis Pavlidis. The Special One hopes that number 27 will have the same impact he had in the derby, where he scored Benfica’s winning goal.

It should be remembered that the match between Benfica and Braga was postponed to this Monday, 11 April, to allow for the Minho side’s rest period after playing in Germany in the Europa League. The clash will take place at the Estádio da Luz at 8:15 pm and will be officiated by João Pinheiro. The match will be broadcast on BTV, and live commentary can be heard on Benfica FM.

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