It’s customary for the Champions League to overdeliver on drama but rarely quite like Tuesday night’s game between Barcelona and Benfica.
Barcelona fans travelling to Lisbon to support their team on Tuesday in the Champions League match against Benfica will be watching the sky with the forecast of rain during the match, which they expect to be hard-fought but where they hope to take the three points.
Barcelona have reportedly met with Marcus Rashford's representatives in Lisbon and are working to thrash out a loan from Man Utd in January.
Portugal’s Benfica entertain Spain’s Barcelona in the league stage of the UEFA Champions League. The match at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon, Portugal, kicks off at 8pm (20:00 GMT). Benfica are second in their domestic league, Primeira Liga, three points behind cross-city rivals Sporting Lisbon, but are 15th in the 36-team league stage in Europe.
Barcelona were held to a 1-1 La Liga draw at Getafe over the weekend with Dani Olmo picking up an injury in the closing stages. The Spain international has been ruled out for the trip to Portugal, but Lamine Yamal has been passed fit after a minor muscle injury, and Hansi Flick could stick with an unchanged starting XI.
The Sporting Lisbon striker scored again in a loss to Red Bull Leipzig. That’s six goals in seven matches. Whether he’s just in a zone or having a true late-career renaissance, the big Swede’s Champions League goals are sure to get him a big money move in this transfer window from clubs that could use his power and speed.
Previewing Barcelona's Champions League clash against Benfica, including how to watch on TV and live stream, team news and predicted lineups.
Barcelona are the favourites to continue their impressive form in the Champions League group stage as they go to Portugal looking to pick up their sixth win in the contest
Barcelona has extended the contract of Uruguay central defender Ronald Araújo for six more seasons to end rumors a possible move to Juventus.
Benfica led a two-goal lead slip against Barcelona with the Spanish side eventually winning 5-4 before former Wolves boss Bruno Lage let rip at his players in Lisbon
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo did not travel with the rest of the squad to Lisbon for their UEFA Champions League clash against SL Benfica later tonight.The 26-year-old has been sidelined with a