Today 13 January 2018, Braga
will face Benfica at home in the
Braga Stadium in a game valid for the 18th round of the Portuguese Championship at 18.30. The Braga is in 4th place with
37 points. Already Benfica occupy
the 3rd place with 40 points. Both associations need victory.
Match Schedule:
Braga vs. Benfica
Portuguese Premier League
Date: 13 January 2018; Time:
18.30
Venue: Braga Stadium
Abel Ferreira, coach of Braga,
announced the list of squad with 20 players. The news is the entries of forward
Ricardo Esgaio, midfielder Rafael Assis and defender Raul Silva. They were not
present in the showdown against Rio Ave in the last round at the coach's
option. According to the information published on the website "Sporting
Clube de Braga", the embezzlements are midfielder Fransergio and defender
Ricardo Ferreira. They are injured. In their places, enters the midfield Danilo
Silva and the defender Bruno Viana. Braga come animated for the match against
Benfica. The team is undefeated to three rounds in the Portuguese Championship.
Rui Vitoria, coach of Benfica,
has released the list of related 19 players. The news is the entries of striker
Raul Jimenez, left-back Eliseu and midfielder Ljubomir Fejsa. They were not
present in the showdown against Moreirense in the last round by technical
option. For the game against Braga, the coach will not feature defender Luisao.
The Brazilian injured his knee. In his place, enters the defender Jardel.
Benfica are excited for the match against Braga. The team is undefeated to
eleven rounds in the Portuguese Championship. There are eight wins and three
draws.