Benfica vs Monaco: match Preview , live streaming and lineups

As the UEFA Champions League progresses, the impending clash between Benfica and AS Monaco promises to be a highly anticipated encounter. Both teams possess rich histories in European football, making this match not only pivotal for their respective campaigns but also an exciting spectacle for fans. Benfica, boasting a strong home record at Estádio da Luz, will aim to leverage their local support against a formidable Monaco side known for its dynamic playing style and tactical versatility.

Benfica eventually made the hosts pay amid a pretty drab affair, with Greek international Vangelis Pavlidis continuing his fine campaign by scoring the only goal of the first leg with a divine dink.

Monaco must win away from home to have a chance of making the round of 16, but they'll have to prevail with a number of players missing out through suspension and injury.

Monaco, on the other hand, responded to their first-leg defeat with an emphatic 7-1 thrashing of Nantes in Ligue 1. This dominant performance will undoubtedly boost morale within Adi Hutter's squad as they head to Portugal, aiming to overturn their deficit and keep their Champions League hopes alive.

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The stage is set for an intriguing encounter, with both teams keenly aware of what’s at stake. Benfica will look to leverage their home advantage, while Monaco will be eager to carry forward their domestic form into European competition.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Benfica (predicted lineup): Anatolii Trubin, Leandro Santos, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Alvaro Carreras, Leandro Barreiro, Orkun Kokcu, Zeki Amdouni, Kerem Akturkoglu, Vangelis Pavlidis, Andreas Schjelderup.

Monaco (predicted lineup): Radoslaw Majecki, Krepin Diatta, Thilo Kehrer, Mohammed Salisu, Caio Henrique, Maghnes Akliouche, Lamine Camara, Mamadou Coulibaly, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Breel Embolo, Mika Biereth.

New signing Mika Biereth shone with a superb hat-trick, the second goal of his career since joining from Austria's Sturm Graz; a thought for Arsenal, who let the hotshot striker leave their academy last year.

Biereth's killer instinct will be essential if Monaco are to reverse their poor run against Benfica; if the Ligue 1 side fail to turn things around in Portugal, they will become the fifth team the Eagles have faced in Europe without ever winning, more than any other side.

In terms of lineups, both coaches face critical decisions regarding player selection based on fitness levels and tactical needs. Key players such as Darwin Núñez for Benfica and Wissam Ben Yedder for Monaco will likely play pivotal roles in determining the outcome of this matchup. As anticipation builds for what promises to be an exhilarating contest, both clubs remain focused on achieving success in one of Europe’s most prestigious tournaments.

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Sarah H

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