Famalicao vs Benfica Primeira Liga: Live stream info, team news and predicted lineups
Benfica begin their 2024/25 Primeira Liga season away at Famalicao on Sunday at 6pm (UK time).
Roger Schmidt’s side finished second last season, eight points clear of Porto but 10 behind winners and city rivals Sporting CP, meaning Benfica have now won just one of the last five Portuguese titles. The Eagles lost 1-0 to Fulham in their final pre-season friendly last week, but only after victories over Farense, Almeria and Feyenoord, as well as draws against Celta Vigo and Brentford.
As for Famalicao, they finished eighth for the third year in a row last season and have looked comfortable in the Primeira Liga ever since earning promotion in 2019. Armando Evangelista’s men went unbeaten in six pre-season matches, which included victories over Trofense, Penafiel, Casa Pia and Moreirense.
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Famalicao vs Benfica team news
Lucas Calegari is still recovering from an ankle injury but should be Famalicao’s only absentee here, while there could be debuts for new signings Gil Dias, Rochinha and Mario Gonzalez.
David Neres and Marcos Leonardo are both fitness doubts for Benfica, who will definitely be missing Tomas Araujo for their season opener. The likes of Vangelis Pavlidis and Casper Tengstedt will be pushing to make their competitive debuts.
Famalicao vs Benfica predicted lineups
Famalicao (4-2-3-1): Junior; Pinheiro, De Haas, Mihaj, Moura; Topic, Youssouf; Rochinha, Sa, Dias; Aranda.
Benfica (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Bah, Aruajo, Morato, Beste; Luis, Barreiro; Aursnes, Mario, Prestianni; Pavlidis.
