Benfica’s starting eleven today: lineup and absences against Famalicão

Benfica and Famalicão face each other at Estádio da Luz this Monday (22/12), at 5:45 pm (Brasília time), in the 15th round of the Liga Portugal. The duel will be broadcast on ESPN, Disney+ and Xsports.

Benfica now turns its attention to Liga Portugal, where it is one of only two teams to have yet to suffer defeat this season, recording nine wins and five draws in its 14 games so far, occupying third place in the table.

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Benfica lineup against Famalicão

Benfica continues to be without Bruma, Nuno Félix and Danish defender Alexandre Bah, who remain sidelined for long periods.

Midfielder Leandro Barreiro, 25, was absent from the team in the match against Farense due to injury and is doubtful for Monday’s game, while Dodi Lukebakio is expected to miss the eighth consecutive match due to an ankle problem.

Vangelis Pavlidis was left out of the last round match, but the Greek striker, who scored three goals in the 4-0 victory over Moreirense last Sunday, is expected to return to the team to lead the attack in this match.

Benfica’s probable lineup: Trubina; Dedic, Otamendi, Araújo, Dahl; Barrenechea, Rios; Aursnes, Rego, Sudakov; Pavlidis. Technical: Jose Mourinho.

Probable lineup for Famalicão

Carevic; Pinheiro, De Haas, Realpe, Soares; Van de Looi, De Amorim; Dias, Sá, Sorriso; Zabiri. Technical: Hugo Oliveira.