🚨 Benfica and Auckland City reveal their starting line-ups
The Portuguese side and the New Zealand team face off at Inter&Co Stadium in their match corresponding to Matchday 2 of Group C in the FIFA Club World Cup.
There’s football in Orlando! SL Benfica and Auckland City face each other in a clash corresponding to the second round of the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup, where both are aiming to secure their first victory.
Benfica comes into this match after coming back from a two-goal deficit to rescue a draw against Boca Juniors in their debut (2-2), so they need a win to firmly contend for a spot in the round of 16.
Benfica’s Starting Eleven
Bruno Lage has chosen this lineup, starting the Argentinians Nicolás Otamendi, Gianluca Prestianni, and Ángel Di María.
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Auckland City, for their part, had a debut with a result that made headlines around the world: they were crushed 10-0 by Bayern Munich, who look set to claim the top spot in Group C. The Oceanic side has no margin for error if they dream of advancing in this competition.
Coach Paul Posa, who was absent for the debut due to personal reasons, rejoins the squad with the aim of improving the club’s image.
Auckland City’s Starting Lineup
Garrow; Ilich, Boxall, Bell, Mitchell; Zhou, Den Heijer; Lago, Yoo, Zeb; Bevan.
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