GOLAZONEWSLatest Football Updates from Portugal and Germany
- Benfica arrives in the Azores for their clash with Santa Clara.
- Vitoria Guimaraes faces fan boycotts and selection dilemmas.
- Hansa Rostock confirms a goalkeeper change due to injury.
Benfica has arrived in the Azores ahead of their Monday fixture against Santa Clara. Elsewhere in Portugal, two Vitoria Guimaraes supporter groups have announced a boycott of the match in Barcelos to protest the 25-euro ticket price. Meanwhile, coach Tiago Margarido faces selection decisions after Samu and Alanzinho performed well during a heavy victory over Maritimo.
At FC Porto, Gabriel Mec is in contention for his first-team debut against Academico Viseu in the Allianz Cup, as William Gomes and Pietuszewski are sidelined. Regarding Benfica, Banjaqui has shown positive signs in his recovery, while Espigares is expected to start against the Lisbon side as Marvin Elimbi serves a suspension following his red card against FC Porto.
In Germany, Hansa Rostock has announced a change in goal for their match against Dusseldorf. Veteran Philipp Klewin will make his first third-division appearance in two and a half years, stepping in for the injured Leon Unbehaun.