Portugal Cup 2024/2025: Benfica-Braga, the likely lineups

Benfica-Braga, the probable formations

A great classic of Portuguese soccer is repeated in the Portuguese Cup, with Benfica and Braga playing each other in the quarterfinals for a place in the semifinals. The match, to be played at 9:45 p.m. at the 'Da Luz' in Lisbon, è also crucial on a season-long level. At the moment, the only team already qualified for the Final Four è Rio Ave, which beat S. Joao Ver.

Benfica will line up with a 4-2-3-1, with Soares in goal and a defense composed of Santos, Araujo, Otamendi and Carreras. In the midfield, Kokcu and Aursnes provide balance, while Bruma, Amdouni and Dahl support Belotti in attack.

Braga, responds equally with a 4-2-3-1, relying on Hornicek in goal and a defense with Gomez, Oliveira, Arrey-Mbi and Chissumba. Moutinho and Gorby offer support in midfield, while Fernandes, Horta and Gharbi create play for El Ouazzani, the offensive reference. 

Probable lineups

Benfica (4-2-3-1): Soares; Santos, Araujo, Otamendi, Carreras; Kokcu, Aursnes; Bruma, Amdouni, Dahl; Belotti. Coach: Lage.

Braga (4-2-3-1): Hornicek; Gomez, Oliveira, Arrey-Mbi, Chissumba; Moutinho, Gorby; Fernandes, Horta, Gharbi; El Ouazzani. Coach: Carvalhal.