The Primeira Liga champions endured a 2-1 additional time misfortune to opponents Sporting CP in the Taca de Portugal on Saturday.
While they had two players sent off, a damage to Luisao added to the terrible day for Rui Vitoria's men.
The 34-year-old Brazilian broke his elbow in the thrashing and required an operation, the club affirmed on Sunday.
Benfica, who sit third in the class table, are all around set to achieve the round of 16 in Europe.
The Portuguese monsters are top of Group C on nine focuses, two clear of Atletico Madrid and well in front of Galatasaray (four focuses) and Astana (two).
Benfica head to the Astana Arena to meet the Kazakh has, who likewise come into the conflict on the back of an annihilation in the container.
Holders Kairat were 2-1 victors against Astana, who must win to keep their possibilities of Champions League movement alive.
A win will see Benfica advance, however a draw might likewise be sufficient for the guests.
Adding to Vitoria's stresses, Nicolas Gaitan is lost for Benfica as he serves an one-diversion boycott.
Gaitan has been Benfica's driving goalscorer in the Champions League this season with three of their seven strikes.
Patrick Twumasi comes back from suspension for Astana, while Bauyrzhan Dzholchiyev is banned for the Benfica conflict.
Regardless of their non-attendants, Benfica ought to take the gigantic open door and seal movement from Group C.
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