Liga Portugal 2025-2026: Benfica-Santa Clara, the likely lineups

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:15 p.m., Lisbon’s da Luz Stadium will be the scene of the match between Benfica and Santa Clara, valid for the fifth day of Liga Portugal. The hosts seek their fourth success in a row, while the guests will try to confirm themselves after their away win with Estoril’Estoril.

Lage must do without Dedic, who will be replaced by Araujo on the right with Dahl on the left. Rios and Barrenechea will act in the middle of the field, while on the three-quarter will start from 1′ newcomer Sudakov, behind Pavlidis.

Matos opts for the trident composed of Lucas, Wendel and Silva. In midfield, space for Calila and Victor on the flanks, while the defense will be headed by Rocha, ahead of Venancio.

Probable lineups

Benfica: (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Araujo, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Rios, Barrenechea; Aursnes, Sudakov, Schjelderup; Pavlidis. Coach: Bruno Lage.

Santa Clara: (3-4-3): Batista; Pereira, Rocha, Lima; Calila, Adriano Firmino, Serginho, Victor; Lucas, Wendel, Silva. Coach: Vasco Matos.

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