Benfica v Barcelona: UEFA Champions League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: 21-01-2025 8:51 pm (2 weeks ago) | Author: Olusanya Akinrinola
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Date: Tuesday 21st January, 2025
Time: 9:00 pm
Stadium Estadio Da Luz
Referee  Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
Goal Scorer:

Team News

Benfica
The home team will be without the services of Tiago Gouveia and Renato Sanches. Meanwhile, former Real Madrid superstar Angel Di Maria’s availability is a major doubt. But, he might still make it to the bench.

Benfica will line up in a 4-3-3 formation, where Anatoliy Trubin is expected to take charge in goal. The back four should be made up of Alexander Bah, Tomas Araujo, Nicolas Otamendi and Alvaro Carreras.

In the centre of the park, Florentino Luis will partner with Orkun Kokcu and Fredrik Aursnes. The trio will have a tough day at the office as they will look to ensure that Barcelona do not end up dictating the pace of the game.

Zeki Amdouni and Kerem Akturkoglu will feature on the flanks providing width to their attacks, while Vangelis Pavlidis will be leading the line for SL Benfica against Barcelona on Tuesday night.

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Trubin; Bah, Araujo, Otamendi, Fernandez; Aursnes, Florentino, Kokcu; Amdouni, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu

Barcelona
The visitors will remain without the services of Inigo Martinez, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Marc Bernal. Meanwhile, Dani Omlo picked up a muscular issue last time out, and he will not be a part of this fixture.

Apart from the quartet, everyone else is available for selection. Hansi Flick will stick to the 4-2-3-1 formation, where Inaki Pena will be in goal. In the heart of the defence, Ronald Araujo should partner Pau Cubarsi. Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde should continue as the full-backs.

In midfield, Pedri will form the double pivot with Marc Casado. The duo will shield the backline and look to control the tempo. Gavi should continue in the no. 10 role, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal on the flanks. Veteran star Robert Lewandowski should continue to lead the line for Barcelona against SL Benfica.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Prediction: SL Benfica 0-2 Barcelona


Posted: at 21-01-2025 08:51 PM (2 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
- Dopybadass at 21-01-2025 08:55 PM (2 weeks ago)
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Barca win or draw
Posted: at 21-01-2025 08:55 PM (2 weeks ago) | Hero
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- fineboy77 at 21-01-2025 08:57 PM (2 weeks ago)
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Barca

Posted: at 21-01-2025 08:57 PM (2 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
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- fineboy77 at 22-01-2025 04:36 PM (2 weeks ago)
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9 goals

Posted: at 22-01-2025 04:36 PM (2 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
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