Benfica Squad Announced for Trip to Boavista; Taarabt Included
Benfica Lisbon will travel to Boavista this Sunday for Matchday 27 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Coach Rui Vitória has named a strong squad, including Moroccan international Adel Taarabt. Mehdi Carcela, who has scored twice in 15 league appearances this season, is also included.
Benfica currently lead the league standings with 64 points from 21 wins, one draw, and four defeats.
Selected Squad:
Goalkeepers: Ederson, Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Lisandro, Grimaldo, Lindelöf, Eliseu, Sílvio, André Almeida, Nélson Semedo
Midfielders: Samaris, Salvio, Gonçalo Guedes, Pizzi, Taarabt, Talisca, Carcela, Renato Sanches
Benfica will aim to maintain their lead at the top of the table as they face Boavista away from home.
