Jose Mourinho will have to find a way to encourage his squad after a frustrating 0-0 draw in the Turkish Superliga

Benfica are ready to go head-to-head against Fenerbahce in a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz).

SL Benfica will be in action for the first time after their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 exit. They were eliminated by Chelsea, eventual winners, in the round of 16. The Portuguese giants will be at home and will surely be looking to use it to their advantage.

Fenerbahce are now looking in good touch. They are coming in after defeating the Saudi Pro League champions in their last pre-season friendly. It was a top performance by the Jose Mourinho-led side as they dominated Al Ittihad and secured a win by a scoreline of 4-0.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
The 26-year-old forward from Greece will yet again lead his side in the final third. Even though he scored a single goal during his recent Club World Cup run, Vangelis Pavlidis is still going to be one of the most important players for his side, especially after the departure of Angel Di Maria.

Jhon Duran (Fenerbahce)
Jhon Duran dropped a spectacular performance on his debut for Fenerbahce. The former Aston Villa forward is now headlining the attacking front for the Turkish giants. The 21-year-old scored a brace for his side in the previous game against Al Ittihad.

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce are on a three-match winning run.
• Benfica are unbeaten against Fenerbahce in their last three meetings.
• Jose Mourinho’s men have scored eight goals in their last three fixtures.

Injury and Team News

The Portuguese giants will be without the services of Alexander Bah and Manu Silva as they are injured.

Rodrigo Becao and Jayden Oosterwolde are injured hence will not be in action for Fenerbahce.