Sport Lisboa e Benfica faces Braga on Wednesday, January 7, without defender António Silva, who suffered a thigh edema.

What happened to António Silva?

The 22-year-old defender had a muscle problem minutes before the match against Estoril last Saturday (3), which the Reds won 3-1. Medical tests performed the next day, on Monday (5), confirmed a thigh edema.

Benfica's absences

Samuel Soares, Bah, Wynder, António Silva, Barrenechea, João Veloso, Nuno Félix, Bruma, and Lukebakio are all injured.

Benfica x Braga: probable lineups

  • BENFICA: Trubin; Dedic, Otamendi, Tomás Araújo, and Dahl; Manu Silva and Richard Ríos; Sudakov, Barreiro, Prestianni; Pavlidis.
  • Coach: José Mourinho
  • BRAGA: Hornicek; Victor Gómez, Lagerbielke (Victor Cavalho), and Arrey-Mbi; Mario Dorgeles, Gorby, João Mourinho, and Leonardo Lelo; Zalazar, Pau Víctor, and Ricardo Horta.
  • Coach: Carlos Vicens

Benfica x Braga: match details

  • Taça de Portugal 2026 (semifinal)
  • Date: January 7, 2026
  • Time: 17h (Brasília) and 20h (Lisboa)
  • Venue: Estádio Magalhães Pessoa (Leiria, Portugal)
  • Where to watch: ESPN and Disney+ in Brazil; Sport TV in Portugal