Wednesday brings a big challenge for Benfica. They travel to Nice for a key Champions League qualifier. This match is the first leg of their third qualifying round tie.
But here’s a fresh piece of news for the fans. Franjo Ivanovic, a new name, made the travel list. He is a 21-year-old forward from Croatia. This means Ivanovic could play his first game. He just joined “the Eagles” from Union St. Gilloise in Belgium. Imagine the excitement for a young player’s debut in such an important game. It is truly a big moment for him. He wants to make a good first impression.
Coach Bruno Lage selected 23 players for this trip. The team hopes to start strong on the road.
Bruno Lage’s Chosen Squad of 23:
- Goalkeepers: Trubin, Samuel Soares, and Diogo Ferreira
- Defenders: Dedic, Leandro Santos, Gonçalo Oliveira, António Silva, Otamendi, Obrador, and Dahl
- Midfielders: Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Leandro Barreiro, Florentino, João Veloso, Aursnes, and Diogo Prioste
- Forwards: Prestianni, Schjelderup, Henrique Araújo, Tiago Gouveia, Pavlidis, and Ivanovic
