Taça da Liga 2024-2025: Benfica-Braga, the likely formations

Benfica-Braga, the probable formations

After Sporting Lisbon’s narrow win over Porto (1-0), it’s Benfica and Braga’s turn to take on each other in the second Taça da Liga semifinal. Kickoff at 8:45 p.m. at the 'Estadio Dr Magalhães Pessoa' in Leiria. Whoever wins will challenge Sporting Lisbon in the final, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, at 8:45 p.m.

Bruno Lage is banking on Pavlidis in attack, with Di Maria and Akturkoglu on his flanks. In the midfield, space for Kokcu, in defense Araujo with Otamendi.

Carvalhal relies on Ricardo Horta in attack, with Bruma and El Ouzzani completing the trident. In midfield Joao Moutinho, defense headed by Bambu.

Probable lineups

Benfica (4-3-3): Trubin; Bah, Tomás Araújo, Otamendi, Carreras; Kökçü, Aursnes and Florentino Luís; Di Maria, Pavlidis, Aktürkoglü. All. Bruno Lage

Braga (3-4-3): Lima; João Ferreira, Robson Bambu, Niakaté; Zalazar, João Moutinho, Yuri Ribeiro, Roger Fernandes; Bruma, Ricardo Horta  El Ouazzani. All. Carlos Carvalhal