The highly anticipated Estrela Amadora vs Benfica match is set to kick off, and the starting lineups are in! Benfica is looking to continue their winning streak, while Estrela aims to upset the giants on their home turf at the Estádio José Gomes.
Benfica's Starting Eleven
Coach Bruno Lage is sticking with a winning formula, fielding the same starting eleven for the third consecutive match. This consistency highlights the team's cohesion and confidence. The attack will be spearheaded by Pavlidis and Ivanovic, a dynamic duo that has proven to be a handful for opposing defenses. Aktürkoglu will start on the bench, offering Lage a potent option for a second-half surge.
- Goalkeeper: Trubin
- Defenders: Dedic, António Silva, Otamendi, Dahl
- Midfielders: Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Aursnes
- Forwards: Schjelderup, Ivanovic, Pavlidis
Benfica's Substitutes
The bench is packed with talent, including Samuel Soares, Obrador, Aktürkoglu, Barreiro, Prestianni, Henrique Araújo, Tiago Gouveia, Florentino, and Gonçalo Oliveira. Lage has plenty of options to change the game if needed.
Estrela Amadora's Lineup
Estrela coach José Faria has made a couple of changes to the lineup following their match against Estoril. Fábio Ronaldo and Marcus Abraham enter the starting eleven, replacing Nilton Varela and Robinho. These changes suggest a tactical shift, potentially aiming for more attacking prowess.
- Goalkeeper: Renan Ribeiro
- Defenders: Fábio Ronaldo, Jovane, Godoy, Schappo
- Midfielders: Paulo Moreira, Luan Patrick, Lopes Cabral
- Forwards: Chernev, João Gastão, Abraham Marcus
Estrela's Substitutes
Diogo Pinto, Dramé, Ndiaye, Rodrigo Pinho, Ianis, Jorge Meireles, João Resende, Alex Sola, and Kikas will be waiting on the bench, ready to make an impact.
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Will Benfica’s consistency prevail, or can Estrela pull off a surprise victory? Tune in to find out!