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Benfica-OFI Crete: Marco Silva and 9 Portuguese Players

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo31 August 2026 at 21:01

Benfica hosts OFI Crete on December 10, in a match coached by manager Marco Silva. The encounter takes place at the Estádio da Luz, with points at stake in the single table of the competition.

The highlight is the strong presence of Portuguese players in the red and white squad. There are nine players of Portuguese nationality in Benfica's roster for this European challenge.

Marco Silva takes charge of the team in this match, seeking to earn important points for the standings in the group stage of the competition.

The game against OFI Crete represents an opportunity for Benfica to consolidate their position in the group, with the three points being fundamental to the Portuguese team's aspirations in the tournament.

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