​Benfica Announces Squad for FIFA Club World Cup

On June 9, Benfica released their player list for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Notably absent from the squad is Thomas Araújo, who will remain in Lisbon to continue a treatment plan for pubalgia that has limited his playing time.

Goalkeepers:
André Gomes
Diogo Ferreira

Defenders:
Leandro Santos
Rui Silva
Carreras
Gonçalo Oliveira
Joshua Wind

Midfielders:
Nuno Félix
Florentino
Renato Sanches
Ornes
Diogo Prioste
Rafael Luís
João Vitoroso

Forwards:
Di María
João Rego
Belotti
Bruma
Thiago Guvía
Eduardo Fernandes

During this international break, 13 Benfica players are representing their respective national teams, including:
Trubin
Samuel Soares
Otamendi
António Silva
Bairami
Darl
Leandro Bareriro
Kockcu
Amduni
Prestianni
Sherldrup
Akturkoglu
Pavlidis

Additionally, since Álvaro Carreras has been registered by Benfica for the Club World Cup, Real Madrid will not be able to register him again. Spanish broadcaster Josep Pedrerol stated that Real Madrid can only activate his release clause after the Club World Cup.