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The Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar line-ups tab covers Europa League (Europe), League Stage - 8 on 28 Jan 2027 using possible line-ups. It brings together the starting shapes, listed players, bench depth and coach details, so the team-sheet context sits beside the score, timeline and match stats.

Benfica set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Anatolii Trubin, Alexander Bah, Alessandro Circati, and Tomás Araújo, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 12 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. Marco Silva is listed as coach for this team sheet.

AZ Alkmaar set up in a 4-3-3 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Jari De Busser, Seiya Maikuma, Lewis Schouten, and Wesley Hoedt, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 12 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. L. Echteld is listed as coach for this team sheet.