Lazar Markovic has been included in Benfica's starting lineup for their Champions League clash against Anderlecht at home.

The 19-year-old Serbia international, who joined the Portuguese giants from Partizan Belgrade in the summer, will partner Oscar Cardoza in attack.

Meanwhile, visitors Anderlecht will have Aleksandar Mitrovic leading their charge with Matias Suarez supporting from attacking midfield.

Demy de Zeeuw starts in a holding role for the away side, while Silvio Proto has recovered from a minor injury to start between the posts.

Benfica: Artur; Andre Almeida, Luisao, Garay, Siquera; Perez, Fejsa, Djuricic, Matic; Cardozo, Markovic
Subs: Paulo Lopes, Maxi Pereira, Jardel, Andre Gomes, Lima, John, Rodrigo

Anderlecht: Proto; N'Sakala, Kouyate, Mbemba, Gillet; Kljesta, De Zeeuw, Milivojevic, Suarez; Bruno, Mitrovic
Subs: Kaminski, Deschacht, Nuytinck, Praet, Tielemans, Cyriac, Acheampong

Written by
Subhankar Mondal