Benfica dominates the U21 National team

Yuri Ribeiro, João Félix (both from the first team), Ferro, Pedro Amaral and Jota (from the B Team) are the five benfiquistas called to represent the U21 National Team in the next two matches of qualification to the European Cup.

In the 22-man list chosen by Rui Jorge for the matches against Romania (September 7, at 7:15 pm, in Paços de Ferreira) and Wales (September 11, at 6:00 pm, in Bangor) there are three more players linked to Benfica, but who are loaned to other clubs: Pêpê (V. Guimarães), Diogo Gonçalves (Nottingham Forest) and Heriberto (Moreirense).

22-man list

• Goalkeepers | João Virgínia (Everton) and Joel Pereira (V. Setúbal);
• Defenders | Diogo Leite (FC Porto), Fernando Fonseca (FC Porto), Ferro (Benfica), Ivanildo Fernandes (Moreirense), Jorge Fernandes (Tondela), Pedro Amaral (Benfica) and Yuri Ribeiro (Benfica);
• Midfielders | André Horta (Los Angeles), Xadas (SC Braga), João Carvalho (Nottingham Forest), João Félix (Benfica), Pereira Lage (Clermont Foot), Pêpê (V. Guimarães) and Stephen Eustáquio (Chaves)
• Forwards | Bruno Costa (FC Porto), Diogo Gonçalves (Nottingham Forest), Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton), Gil Dias (Nottingham Forest), Heriberto Tavares (Moreirense) and Jota (Benfica).

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