Sat Dec 07 17:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Benfica Aims to Close Gap on Sporting in Clash with Vitória de Guimarães

LISBON, Portugal – Benfica takes on Vitória de Guimarães tonight at 6 PM local time at Estádio da Luz in a crucial Primeira Liga match. The Eagles aim to capitalize on Sporting’s recent slip-up against Moreirense to reduce the gap at the top of the table.

Benfica manager Bruno Lage will be without the suspended Kokçu, with Leandro Barreiro filling the midfield void. The home side will field a strong lineup featuring Trubin in goal and a forward line including Di María, Pavlidis, and Aktürkoglu.

Vitória de Guimarães will counter with a lineup including Bruno Varela in goal and a forward trio of Nuno Santos, Kaio César, and Nelson Oliveira.

Follow along for live updates of this pivotal match.

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