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Record-Breaking Benfica Election Day Coincides with Crucial Match Against Arouca

Lisbon, Portugal – A historic day for Benfica is unfolding at the Estádio da Luz as a record-breaking 78,088 members have already cast their votes in club elections, surpassing all previous records for football club elections globally with still two hours before polls close.

Amidst this electoral fervor, the Benfica squad is preparing for a crucial Liga Portugal Betclic match against Arouca. The team news indicates some adjustments. Aursnes is expected to fill in at right-back in the absence of Dedic. Goalkeeper Trubin is confirmed as the starter, leading the goalkeepers warm-up alongside Samuel Soares and Gonçalo Sobral.

Benfica’s starting eleven includes Trubin; Aursnes, Tomás Araújo, Otamendi, Dahl; Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Sudakov; Lukebakio, Pavlidis, and Prestianni, who has just returned from the U-20 World Cup.

Arouca, currently sitting in 11th place, will field a team led by captain David Simão, a former Benfica player. Their attack will be spearheaded by Trezza, their top scorer. Arouca’s starting lineup is: João Valido; Tiago Esgaio, José Fontán, Omar Fayed, Arnaud Solà; Espe van Ee, David Simão; Alfonso Trezza, Pablo Gozálbez, Miguel Puche; Barbero.

Benfica enters the match in 3rd position, trailing FC Porto and Sporting, with Gil Vicente overtaking them.

The atmosphere is electric at the Luz, with thousands of fans outside the stadium, which is still partially empty. The match is considered vital for Benfica, especially after their recent defeat in Newcastle for the UEFA Champions League.

Adding to the excitement, football icon José Mourinho was spotted casting his vote earlier in the day, further highlighting the importance of this election for the club.

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