Tomas Araujo
23-Year-Old
Benfica
Stalwart defending in loss
Araujo registered one tackle (one won) and seven clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.
ANALYSIS
Araujo led the Benfica defensive effort Wednesday with seven clearances, though they were outlasted in a 2-1 defeat versus Real Madrid. The veteran defender played the full 90 minutes in each of Benfica's final five Champions League fixtures, making 32 clearances, nine interceptions and eight blocks across that span. Araujo's 40 clearances over nine appearances (seven starts) mark his most in a single UCL competition across his three Champions League tournament appearances.
Araujo led the Benfica defensive effort Wednesday with seven clearances, though they were outlasted in a 2-1 defeat versus Real Madrid. The veteran defender played the full 90 minutes in each of Benfica's final five Champions League fixtures, making 32 clearances, nine interceptions and eight blocks across that span. Araujo's 40 clearances over nine appearances (seven starts) mark his most in a single UCL competition across his three Champions League tournament appearances.
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Chelsea keen on him
Chelsea are interested in signing Araujo, according to Teamtalk.
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Araujo is expected to be a sought-after player in the January transfer market, and even more in the summer of 2025. One of Benfica's best prospects, the 22-year-old seems ticketed to move to a bigger club before the start of the 2025/26 season. With nearly all the top teams keeping close tabs on his availability, however, his destination remains uncertain.
Araujo is expected to be a sought-after player in the January transfer market, and even more in the summer of 2025. One of Benfica's best prospects, the 22-year-old seems ticketed to move to a bigger club before the start of the 2025/26 season. With nearly all the top teams keeping close tabs on his availability, however, his destination remains uncertain.