Barcelona vs Benfica Live Stream – Champions League Match Preview (11.03.25)

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 20:45 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
🏆 Competition: UEFA Champions League – Round of 16
⚽ Coaches: Hansi Flick (Barcelona), Roger Schmidt (Benfica)

Barcelona takes on Benfica in a crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash. Hansi Flick’s Barcelona is aiming to progress further in the tournament, while Roger Schmidt’s Benfica looks to cause an upset and advance to the next stage.

Team Form and Standings

• Barcelona: One of the tournament favorites, Barcelona has been dominant at home and will look to control possession.
• Benfica: The Portuguese side has shown resilience in the group stage and is known for its attacking football.

Key Players to Watch

• Barcelona:
  • Robert Lewandowski: The Polish striker remains Barcelona’s main goal-scoring weapon.
  • Pedri: The midfield maestro dictates the tempo and creates key chances.
  • Ronald Araújo: The center-back will be vital in stopping Benfica’s counter-attacks.
• Benfica:
  • Ángel Di María: The experienced winger provides creativity and goal-scoring ability.
  • João Neves: The young midfielder controls Benfica’s build-up play.
  • Nicolás Otamendi: The veteran defender will be tasked with stopping Lewandowski.

Tactical Approaches

• Barcelona (Hansi Flick):
  • High-pressing, possession-based football.
  • Utilizing wide play to stretch Benfica’s defense.
  • Quick passing combinations in the final third to break down compact defenses.
• Benfica (Roger Schmidt):
  • Structured defensive setup with fast counter-attacks.
  • Using Di María’s experience to create scoring opportunities.
  • Targeting set-pieces as a key goal-scoring method.

Betting Tips

1. Barcelona to Win – Their home advantage and attacking strength make them favorites.
2. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Benfica’s attacking quality could trouble Barcelona’s defense.
3. Robert Lewandowski to Score Anytime – The striker is likely to find the net in a high-stakes match.

Prediction

• Barcelona 3-1 Benfica – A strong attacking display should see Barcelona through to the next round.