The Archbishops and the Roosters will lock horns in the League Cup Semis, with the prize being a date with Benfica in the final.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-c22056 Jardim’s side have been one of the most in form team in the Primeira Liga and are now mooted as potential title contenders.
Currently 3rd in the rankings, the Arsenalists are surely punching above their weight but their performances have also earned them a well deserved place in the semi-finals of the League Cup.
Their opponents for this one are http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001, who lie 8th in the standings and were able to overcome the resurgent Sporting Lisbon in their quarter-final tie.
Both the teams are evenly matched in terms of size, but Braga boast better quality players and in the likes of Lima and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nuno-Gomes-c28237 they have proven talents, who can take on any team on their day.
Furthermore, momentum is with Jardim and his troops, who have secured victories in their last six games.
The tactician will also be looking to field his strongest line-up and has the majority of his squad fit for the crucial tie.
Goalkeeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Miguel-Lopes-c25569 and Douglao will form the defensive partnership in front of him.
Andre http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-c29431 Cesar.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barbosa-c7296 will be given the task of leading the line and will be looking to draw first blood.
Gil Vicente are likely to name the same team that took on Sporting last time out, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Guilherme-c15315 ready to start.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Braga-c40460 are surely the favourites going into the game and given how the title race is shaping up, they will look to gain some silverware if possible this season.
Benfica eagerly await in the final and are going to be a fearsome opponent, but for now Leonardo Jardim and his players will turn their attention to the Barcelos outfit, whom they play away from home.
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