One thing is certain: FC Porto-Benfica in the 16th round of the League, to be played next Thursday, also at Estádio do Dragão, will not have the same elevens. Is that both teams saw one of their players being sent off, having also emerged in the meantime a positive case of Covid-19 in Benfica.
Among the white and blues, Evanilson will be watching a new classic from the stand. The forward was shown yellow cards and a red card for kicking a ball after the referee’s interruption and for hitting the opponent João Mário with one of his arms.
On the red side, Otamendi will be left out of the second clash with the dragons. The centre-back saw yellow cards for tough charges on Evanilson and Luis Díaz.
As for Grimaldo, he will have to follow protocol and do 10 days of isolation.
It should also be remembered that Darwin was injured on the eagles side and was sutured to the foot, which is why its use is in doubt.
Coaches Sérgio Conceição and Jorge Jesus will have to find solutions for these important absences.
(News updated at 13.04, after knowing the positive case of Grimaldo to Covid-19)
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