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UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Matchday 7 is set to begin tomorrow, and the actions are going to unfold when Benfica takes on the challenge of FC Barcelona. The Portuguese outfit will face the Catalan giants at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on 22 January 2025.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the League match of Benfica vs Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.
Match Details
Match: Benfica vs FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match
Date: 22 January 2025
Time: 1:30 AM IST
Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
How to watch the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match between Benfica and Barcelona
The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.
Team News
Benfica
Benfica will play the final home game of the league phase against Barcelona, and they will surely have a good backing of the crowd. However, the Portuguese side will leave no stone unturned to salvage a win against Barca to solidify their chances for knock-out qualification.
After suffering a frustrating goalless draw against Bologna on the last matchday in December, the Eagles are currently placed 15th on the leaderboard, having picked up 10 points in 6 games so far this season.
🌡️ #UCL MD7 training! 💪#SLBFCB https://t.co/a8gwfqxCgh
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) January 20, 2025
Head coach Bruno Lage will need to fix his roster excluding Tiago Gouveia, Renato Sanchez, and most importantly Angel Di Maria, an exclusion that is a huge blow for them.
Last 5 matches: L W W W W
FC Barcelona
Barcelona suffered a draw against Getafe in the LaLiga last weekend, leaving them with only one win in the last eight league games. However, this season, the Catalan side is flying high in the Champions League, already having the tickets for the knock-out phase.
Although their direct qualification to the Round of 16 has not been confirmed yet, Barca are currently positioned second with 15 points in 6 matches so far.
👥 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧!
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 20, 2025
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Head coach Hansi Flick will miss the services of Dani Olmo, who has suffered a fresh injury, whereas Marc Andre Ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, and Inigo Martinez are recovering from injuries.
Last 5 matches: W W W W D
Head-to-head
Matches played: 9
Benfica wins: 2
Barcelona wins: 3
Draws: 4
Possible Playing XI
Benfica
Anatoliy Trubin (GK); Alexander Bah, Tomas Araujo, Nicolas Otamendi, António Silva; Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, Orkun Kokcu; Zeki Amdouni, Evangelos Pavlidis, Muhammed Akturkoglu
FC Barcelona
Wojciech Szczęsny (GK); Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde; Marc Casado, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski
Benfica vs Barcelona Fantasy XI Prediction
Trubin, Bah, Otamendi, Curbarsi, Balde, Barreiro, Amdouni, Lewandowski, Pavlidis, Raphinha, Yamal