Benfica’s likely line-up for Fenerbahçe trip: Lage set to backtrack | OneFootball

Bruno Lage's probable lineup for the match between Fenerbahçe and Benfica will have a significant change compared to the last game.

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos Leandro Barreiro, Fredrik Aursnes, Andreas Schjelderup, and Vangelis Pavlidis - this is Bruno Lage's probable lineup for the match between Fenerbahçe and Benfica.

In what will be the third challenge for the "encarnados" in the Champions League qualifying rounds, Bruno Lage will make one change compared to the last match against Estrela da Amadora. Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, and Samuel Dahl will protect Anatoliy Trubin's goal.

As for the midfield, Richard Ríos – the most expensive signing in the history of the Clube da Luz – will be alongside Enzo Barrenechea and Leandro Barreiro, who replaces Franjo Ivanovic, thus leaving the starting lineup. The wings will be manned by Fredrik Aursnes and Andreas Schjelderup.

Bruno Lage's choice of Leandro Barreiro is due to the difficulty the "encarnados" know they will face in Istanbul. The Eagles' coach will approach the game with some caution, aware of the opponent's difficulty, and wants to populate the midfield with an extra man, aiming for a result that allows the "encarnados" to contest the tie at the Luz.

The match between Fenerbahçe and Benfica will be played at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium next Wednesday. The kickoff will be at 20:00. The refereeing team for the match against the Turkish giant is already known (Learn more HERE).

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