Match Preview for Benfica against Barcelona
Benfica and Barcelona meet again in the Champions League after organizing their thriller with nine goals during the league phase.
The blue grana will travel to Portugal for the first leg after Benfica Monaco triggered overall in the Play-offs 4-3.
Hansi Flick’s team was second overall and was only exceeded by Arne Slots Liverpool.
It has been 10 years since Barca recently lifted the famous trophy, but you will feel that you have just as good as everyone else in competition, especially in view of the draw on which you are on.
You will avoid Liverpool and Real Madrid until the final, but can cross paths with Bayern Munich or Inter Milan, which are certainly not a push.
In his eight league phase games, Flick’s men scored an incredible 28 goals, 12 more than their opponents in the last 16.
They remain unbeaten in 2025 and sit on La Liga, Barcelona’s self -confidence could not be higher.
Benfica’s 16th place was not ideal, but they still fought into this phase and will not be an easy opponent.
The Portuguese side is a common top of the Primeeira League and is at the perfect time on a rich form.
Landing! 🛬 pic.twitter.com/dykjsfynnb
– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) March 4, 2025
Team messages for Benfica against Barcelona
At the weekend, concerns were expressed where Gavi was missing in the Barcelona squad, but Flick has confirmed that the midfielder will return from the illness for the middle of the week.
Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will miss all injuries.
The good news for Barca is that her impressive attack, including Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, are all fit and healthy.
Florentino will be missing for Benfica, although he has led his ban on competition due to a thigh injury.
Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, Tiago Gouveia have suffered all knee injuries.
Renato Sananchs and Angel di Maria will also be for the hosts, but Bruma will be back after his ban on the Europa League.
Expected lineups for Benfica against Barcelona
Benfica: Truubin; Araujo, Otamendi, Silva, Carreras; Kokcu, Barreiro, Aursnes; Akturkoglu, Pavlidis, Bruma
Barcelona: Szczesny; Seven, Araujo, Commessi, Balde; Pedri, de Long; Yalmal, Gavi, Raphinha; Profski
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– SL Benfica (@slbenfica) February 27, 2025
How to see Benfica against Barcelona: TV channel, online -Live stream
The match is shown live on TNT Sports 3 in Great Britain with a kick -off at 8:00 p.m. You can also stream it on the Discovery+ app.
