Nicolás Otamendi is currently out injured for Benfica in the Copa del Rey. The Argentine defender has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to an injury he sustained during training last week.
Otamendi's absence is a significant blow for Benfica as they look to defend their title in the Copa del Rey. He has been a key player for the team this season and his absence will be felt on the pitch.
The injury comes at a crucial time for Benfica, who are currently second in the league table and have made it through to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. They will now have to rely on other players to fill the void left by Otamendi.
It remains to be seen how long Otamendi will be out and whether he will be able to return to full fitness in time for the final against Real Madrid. In the meantime,Serie A Stadium Benfica will have to find ways to cope without him and hope that he returns soon.
Overall, the loss of Otamendi is a major setback for Benfica and they will need to work hard to overcome this challenge if they want to retain their title in the Copa del Rey.