Will Kerem Aktürkoğlu be in the starting 11? What channel is the Benfica vs. Braga match on and what time does it start? Predicted lineups!
Benfica and Braga face off in the Portuguese League Cup semi-finals. Having lost their last two matches, Benfica takes the field looking to halt their poor run of form. All eyes are on Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who was criticized by the Portuguese press following the last match against Braga. So, what channel is the Benfica vs. Braga match on, what time does it start, and where can it be watched? Will Orkun Kökçü and Kerem Aktürkoğlu play? Here is the broadcast information for the Benfica vs. Braga match and the predicted lineups...
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Excitement in the Portuguese League Cup semi-finals continues with the clash between Benfica and Braga. The two teams met in their last matches, and Braga secured a victory by defeating Benfica 2-1. Now, Braga aims to take advantage of their opponent's low morale to continue their winning streak. So, when is the Benfica vs. Braga match, what time is it, and which channel will it be broadcast on? Here is the live viewing information for the Benfica vs. Braga match and the predicted lineups...
WHEN IS THE BENFICA VS. BRAGA MATCH AND WHAT TIME?
The Benfica vs. Braga match, which will be played at the Dr. Magalhães Pessoa Stadium, will begin on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 22:45. The critical match will be officiated by Claudio Pereira.
WHAT CHANNEL IS THE BENFICA VS. BRAGA MATCH ON?
The Benfica vs. Braga match in the Portuguese League Cup can be watched live and free-to-air on TRT Spor. The match can also be followed via the Tabii application.
WILL KEREM AKTÜRKOĞLU AND ORKUN KÖKÇÜ PLAY?
Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who started the season with a strong performance, has only managed to score 1 goal in his last 9 matches for Benfica. Aktürkoğlu, who performed below expectations in the Braga match played on Saturday, was criticized by the Portuguese press for his misplaced passes throughout the game. However, the national footballer, who is the team's top scorer this season, is still expected to start in the 11.
Our other national player, Orkun Kökçü, was in the starting 11 in the last Braga match and remained on the pitch for 90 minutes. It is anticipated that Orkun will also be in the starting 11 for this match.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Benfica: Trubin; Bah, Otamendi, Tomás Araújo, Carreras; Florentino, Aursnes, Kökçü; Di Maria, Aktürkoğlu, Pavlidis
PREDICTED LINEUPS
SC Braga: Matheus; Bambu, Niakaté, Marín; Victor Gómez, Vítor Carvalho, Gorby, Gabriel Martínez; Ricardo Horta, Bruma, Fran Navarro