barcelona and real madrid ready to clash over carreras

Barcelona and Real Madrid ready to clash over signing Benfica’s Carreras

Two of the biggest clubs in Spanish football Barcelona and Real Madrid, want to sign Benfica player  Álvaro Carreras. That is according to reports by A Bola, who gave an insight into the developing situation on Friday.  Carreras, has been making waves for a long time in the Primeira Liga, which is why it’s not surprising that Barca and Real want him.  The left-back has been praised mainly for his offensive skills, with Carreras recording bags of pace with finished product to match.  His talents have gotten the attention of certain leading clubs in Europe, with Manchester United, who signed him to Benfica this summer, still monitoring developments around his future.  However, if the latest statement coming from Portugal is anything to hold on to, then La Liga is becoming the most likely destination for Carrerras, if he lives in Lisbon.  ‘Barcelona are keeping an eye on Carreras and the Champions League match in January could be decisive. Real Madrid are also keeping an eye on him and the Spaniards seem to have the advantage despite Manchester United’s clause.’

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newcastle, aston villa in race for silva in january

Newcastle, Aston Villa in race for Silva in January

Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva could transfer in January, and Newcastle, Aston Villa and Juventus are interested in him. Silva is referred to as one of the best young defenders in Europe and he has made 17 senior appearances for Portugal’s first team.  Per source, Benfica’s president Rui Costa is set to hold a meeting with Silva in the next few days to talk about his future.  Despite the centre-back’s talent, Bruno Lage has given him only five league starts so far this season, with Nicolas Otamendi and Tomas Araujo ahead of him.  This is why Benfica wants Antonio to leave the club on loan in January and could add a buy clause worth €50 million (£41.2m / $52.5m). According to sources, Newcastle and Aston Villa are huge fans of Silva. Atletico Madrid have also shown interest in him, but they haven’t made any serious moves. 

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manchester united send scouts to watch fc porto's francisco moura and samu aghehowa

Manchester United send scouts to watch FC Porto’s Francisco Moura and Samu Aghehowa

Manchester United reportedly instructed scouts to monitor FC Porto duo Francisco Moura and Samu Aghehowa on Tuesday.  United are eager to tighten their left-back and striker positions during the upcoming transfer windows. Which is why they want Moura and Aghehowa to sign a contract with them.  Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are out of form, while the team remains uncertain about the ability of Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund to lead the line despite their good performance in the team’s last two games.  Some other left-backs Manchester have shown interest in are – Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Antonee Robinson (Fulham) and Alvaro Fernandez Carreras (Benfica). 

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arouca vs benfica

Football Predictions Today: Arouca VS Benfica Sure Tips

Arouca will host Benfica at the Estádio Municipal de Arouca as they recover from a loss at Taca de Portugal. Read our analysis of Arouca VS Benfica.  Use MatchPlug to get the Todays Prediction, picks, odds, and analysis for Arouca VS Benfica. We have Sure Tips for various Primeira Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Arouca VS Benfica  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Arouca Arouca watched their Taca de Portugal journey end in the fourth round as they took a 2-1 loss from Farense when they played last Saturday. In the opening 32 minutes of the game at Municipal de Arouca, Dario Poveda and Elves Balde scored twice to pass Alfonso Trezza’s 16th-minute equaliser to send Farense to the fifth round.  This was in line with their woes in the Liga Portugal, where Arouca haven’t won in their last five games. They have lost three, drawn two, and won just one of their last eight games since the beginning of September. After ending in seventh position last year, the hosts have struggled this season as they are now stuck at the bottom of the table, with only 8 points from 11 games.  Betting On Benfica  Benfica secured a last minute victory against Monaco in the Champions League match as they came from behind twice to steal a 3-2 win over the Ligue 1 team. Eliesse Ben Seghir and Soungoutou Magassa scored goals to level Vangelis Pavlidis’s 48th-minute strike to put Monaco in the lead, but Arthur Cabral and Zeki Amdouni scored to break the tie.  Today’s guests will now focus on the Primeira Liga, where they are on a run of six consecutive victories and are undefeated in their last nine matches. Benfica have recorded 8 wins and 1 draw since losing 2-0 to Famalicao on August 11.  MatchPlug Prediction For Arouca VS Benfica  Benfica are currently unstoppable in the league and will be confident in their ability to defeat a struggling Arouca. This match will be one sided and the guests will win.  Final Prediction: Benfica Moneyline. 

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fc porto vs casa pia

Football Predictions Today: FC Porto VS Casa Pia Sure Tips

FC Porto will want to end a disappointing run of results, when they host Casa Pia tonight at Estadio do Dragao. Read our analysis of Porto VS Casa Pia.  You can get Todays football Tips, picks, and odds for Porto VS Casa Pia on MatchPlug. We are the Best Prediction site for previews and tips for similar matches. Predictions and Betting Preview For FC Porto VS Casa Pia  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On FC Porto After a seamless managerial change from Sergio Conceicao to Vitor Bruno, FC Porto has had their first fumble under the new coach, as seen in their four-match winless run. A 2-1 Europa League defeat to Lazio was answered by a 4-1 beating by Benfica before the international break, and that respite didn’t end their disappointment.  Porto will hope that a home match will help them redeem their result of four losses in a row and continue their perfect Liga Portugal home record this season. Just Benfica (6 victories form 6) and Sporting (5 wins from 5) have matched Porto’s record.  Betting On Casa Pia This match will be a good opportunity for Casa Pia to exploit their hosts’ weak form, even if they haven’t had much success at Estadio do Dragao. Despite the skid against Porto, they enter this match searching for a sixth straight match without defeat, a record they got from Taca de Portugal victories over Amora (5-0) and Chaves (3-0).  Pia have already lost against Benfica (0-3) and Sporting (0-2) this term, and will face another strong opponent tonight on the road. Considering their 1-2-2 record in road matches this term, Casa may enter this fixture with fear rather than any hopes of a win.  MatchPlug Prediction For FC Porto VS Casa Pia  Porto will want to put the recent failure behind when they come home tonight, hoping for another win by beating Casa Pia.  Final Prediction: FC Porto Moneyline. 

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liverpool could sign alvaro fernandez

Liverpool could sign Alvaro Fernandez who was low buy back clause at Benfica

Manchester United full-back Alvaro Fernandez has now been associated with another Premier League club.  The Red Devils have a buy-back clause in the contract that took him to Benfica.  Now that Fernandez is doing well in the Portuguese team, he is being linked to a return to Old Trafford.  According to Correio de Manha, new coach Ruben Amorim is interested in signing Alvaro in January. They add that Liverpool are searching for a new left-back and may be interested in Fernandez.  Manchester have a £16.62M buy back option in the contract, while other teams would have to pay his £41.56M release clause. 

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football predictions today: benfica vs fc porto

Football Predictions Today: Benfica VS FC Porto Sure Tips

Benfica will host FC Porto at the Estádio da Luz in the Primeira Liga on Sunday. They have seven victories in nine league games and grace third place in the league table. Watch Benfica VS FC Porto. MatchPlug has Football tips today, picks, and odds for Benfica VS FC Porto. We are a reliable Prediction Site to find Primeira Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Benfica VS FC Porto  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Benfica Benfica extended their winning streak in the Primeira Liga to five matches last week with a 2-1 road victory over Farense. Alvaro Carreras scored an equaliser in the 21st minute, with Muhammed Kerem delivering an assist and Vangelis Pavlidis scoring the match winner.  They could not maintain this form in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 loss on the road to Bayern Munich. It was a close match, and after a goalless first half, Jamal Musiala scored for Bayern in the 67th minute.  Betting On FC Porto FC Porto secured 6 victories in a row in the league last week with a 4-0 victory over Estoril Praia. Galeno scored a 10-minute brace after entering as a second-half substitute.  Their undefeated run across all contests ended after 8 matches on Thursday, as they lost 2-1 on the road to Lazio in the UEFA Europa League. Stephen Eustaquio had scored an equaliser in the 66th minute but Pedro scored the winner for Lazio in stoppage time. MatchPlug Prediction For Benfica VS FC Porto  Although Benfica and FC Porto have been within touching distance in the league recently, the hosts have won all home matches in the Primeira Liga in 2024 and should win another match here.  Final Prediction: Benfica Moneyline. 

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Benfica legend afraid to lose Carreras to Manchester United

Former Benfica defender Alvaro Magalhaes has some worries about losing Alvaro Fernandez Carreras, a key player for the club. The Primeira Liga side signed Carreras from Manchester United permanently during the summer transfer window.  Considering his noteworthy performance in local games, Magalhaes believes that Manchester boos Ruben Amorim will trigger a buy-back clause to get Carreras back to Old Trafford in January.  Magalhaes, while speaking to A Bola, said: “I only fear that Ruben Amorim will take him to Manchester United. “It seems to me that he has the quality to be one of the first options and looking at the squad I believe that with the new coaching staff he could be a possibility again, especially because the new coach knows him very well from what he saw of him at Benfica.” “The decision is not just in the club’s hands,” Magalhaes said.

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football predictions today: fc porto vs estoril

Football Predictions Today: FC Porto VS Estoril Sure Tips

FC Porto will welcome Estoril Praia to the Estadio do Dragao on Sunday. The hosts are experiencing a noteworthy run of form presently and are second in the Liga Portugal table with 24 points from 9 games. Watch FC Porto VS Estoril. Find the 100 Percent winning tips, picks, odds, and analysis for FC Porto VS Estoril on MatchPlug. We are a Hot Prediction site to find Liga Portugal fixtures.  Predictions and Betting Preview For FC Porto VS Estoril Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On FC Porto FC Porto are 3 points behind rivals Sporting at the top of the standings. They came back to Liga Portugal action early in the week, beating AVS 5-0 on the road before following up that record with a 2-0 victory over Moreirense in the Taca da Liga and will enter this fixture with confidence. Porto are on a five-match winning run and lost only one of their last 10 matches across all competitions. They are unbeaten in their last 12 fixtures at the Estadio do Dragao and are the favourites to win here. Betting On Estoril Estoril Praia suffered another slow beginning to the year, although they hoped to avoid the drop. Praia made a heartwarming return to the winning track with a 4-1 win over Arouca courtesy of goals from four players including Jordan Holsgrove, who scored a free-kick to commemorate his first goal after a long time on the sidelines. Estoril are 11th in the league table with 9 points from 9 matches and will want to increase their goal tally today. MatchPlug Prediction For FC Porto VS Estoril The last match for Estoril ended a three-match skid and they will want to build on that result when they face FC Porto. But, they are winless in away matches and could also lose here. Final Prediction: FC Porto Moneyline. 

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football predictions today: farense vs benfica

Football Predictions Today: Farense VS Benfica Sure Tips

Farense will welcome Benfica to the Estadio de Sao Luis today in another 2024-25 Primeira Liga season. Don’t miss Farense VS Benfica. MatchPlug has the Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Farense VS Benfica. We are still one of the Best sports betting sites to find reliable EPL previews. Predictions and Betting Preview For Farense VS Benfica Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Farense  Farense have had a hard run of results in the league this year and are now at the bottom of the table with 4 points from nine games. The hosts are early favourites to go into relegation at the end of the season. They were defeated 2-0 by Sporting Braga in their last Primeira Liga meeting, giving up a goal in both halves, and will not have much to complain about the result after failing in creating any remarkable chances to get on the scoresheet.  Betting On Benfica  Benfica, on the other hand have bounced back from an appalling home loss to Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League with a 5-0 beating of Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga last week recording goals from three players, including Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who scored an impressive first-half hat-trick to maintain a good start to his career at Portugal. The guests are now 3rd position in the league table with 19 points from 8 games. They trail Sporting by 8 points at the top of standings. Benfica have played a game less than the other teams and will want to close that gap.  MatchPlug Prediction For Farense VS Benfica  Despite having a late start to the season, Benfica are enjoying back-to-back victories and have lost only one of their last 12 matches in all contests. Historically, they have always won matches between they and Farense, and should win this one too. Final Prediction: Benfica Moneyline. 

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