Barcelona - Benfica Champions League review

Diệu Anh |

Football commentary for the Barcelona - Benfica match in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League 2024-2025.

Overview

In the first leg against Benfica, Barcelona surprisingly received an early disadvantage when young centre-back Pau Cubarsi received a red card from the 22nd minute. However, Barcelona still won thanks to Raphinha's goal. In addition, it is necessary to mention the excellent performance of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. He blocked a series of dangerous shots by Benfica players.

With this victory, Barcelona has a huge advantage in the second leg when playing at home. Remember, they are on a 7-match unbeaten streak at Montjuic. The Blaugrana's last loss came on 22 December 2024. Not to mention, they also have a full week off to prepare for this match, after the confrontation with Osasuna was postponed.

As for Benfica, they can only blame themselves after losing in the first leg. They had 26 shots and 8 of them on target but were still helpless in scoring. The minimal defeat put Benfica at a big disadvantage in the second leg, because winning against Barcelona at Montjuic is always an extremely difficult task.

As for Barcelona, they will not have the service of Cubarsi in this match due to suspension. However, coach Hansi Flick's team is still highly appreciated.

Barcelona have faced Benfica twice this season and have won both times despite having to play on their opponent's field. With home advantage at Montjuic, Barcelona is capable of winning another victory to reach the quarter-finals.

Personnel situation

Cubarsi will not play any matches this week after being sent off in Lisbon last week. In addition, Barca will also not have the services of Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen due to long-term injuries.

On the other side of the front line, Benfica head coach Bruno Lage will be absent for up to 5 players in this match, including former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria.

Expected lineup:

Barcelona: Szczesny, Kounde, Martinez, Araujo, Martinez, Cassado, Pedri, Olmo, Raphinha, Yamal, Lewandowski

Benfica: Trubin, Santos, Otamendi, Silva, Carreras, Florentino, Kokcu, Barreiro, Akturkoglu, Pavlidis, Cabral.

The match between Barcelona and Benfica takes place at 0:45 am on March 12 (Vietnam time).

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