Barcelona is preparing to host Benfica this Tuesday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys as part of the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. This season, the competition has introduced a new format that has generated a lot of excitement among football fans.
The Barcelona team, which includes players like Lionel Messi, had a remarkable performance in the first leg, defeating Benfica 1-0 in Portugal. On the other hand, Benfica, featuring Argentine players such as Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi, had to play in the preliminary playoffs against Monaco to secure their place in this stage of the tournament.
The probable lineups for the match are as follows: - FC Barcelona: Sczeszny; Koundé, Araújo, Martínez, Baldé; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski. - Benfica: Trubin; Araújo, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Barreiro, Aursnes, Köckü; Aktürkoğlu, Schjelderup, and Pavlidis.
To not miss this highly important match, fans will be able to follow it live through the cable channel ESPN and the Disney+ platform. Additionally, for those who prefer digital media, they will have the option to enjoy the game on Flow, Directv Go, and Telecentro Play. The excitement of the Champions League is guaranteed in this clash between Barcelona and Benfica!
