Monaco vs Benfica 12.02.25 Live Stream

Monaco vs Benfica Live Stream – Champions League Match Preview (12.02.25)

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 23:00 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco
🏆 Competition: Champions League

AS Monaco welcomes Benfica to Stade Louis II in a vital Champions League clash. Both teams are competing for progression in Europe’s elite competition, with Monaco looking to capitalize on their home advantage and Benfica aiming to grab a key away result.

Team Form and Standings

• Monaco: Monaco has been impressive in Ligue 1, showcasing a mix of attacking flair and defensive discipline. They will rely on their sharp counter-attacking play and home support to challenge Benfica.
• Benfica: Benfica has been dominant in the Portuguese league and brings that form into Europe. Their experience and tactical organization make them a formidable opponent in this fixture.

Key Players to Watch

• Monaco:
  • Wissam Ben Yedder: The captain and striker is Monaco’s most reliable goal scorer, capable of delivering in big games.
  • Takumi Minamino: The Japanese midfielder provides creativity and versatility in Monaco’s attacking setup.
  • Alexander Nübel: The goalkeeper will need to be at his best to keep Benfica’s attackers at bay.
• Benfica:
  • João Mário: The experienced midfielder is Benfica’s playmaker and contributes significantly to their goal-scoring efforts.
  • Ángel Di María: The Argentine winger’s pace and creativity remain a major threat in the final third.
  • Odysseas Vlachodimos: The goalkeeper’s consistency and reflexes will be crucial for Benfica’s defensive stability.

Tactical Approaches

• Monaco:
  • Will rely on counter-attacking football, using Ben Yedder and Minamino to exploit Benfica’s high defensive line.
  • Quick transitions and overlapping full-backs will be key in creating scoring opportunities.
  • Defensive organization will aim to limit space for Benfica’s playmakers like João Mário and Di María.
• Benfica:
  • Will look to dominate possession and create chances through Di María and João Mário.
  • Quick interchanges and diagonal passes will aim to break Monaco’s defensive structure.
  • Set-pieces could be a significant opportunity for Benfica to capitalize on Monaco’s vulnerabilities.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Both teams possess strong attacking players, making goals likely for both sides.
2. Over 2.5 Goals – A high-scoring match is expected, given both teams’ offensive strengths.
3. Wissam Ben Yedder to Score Anytime – The Monaco captain is a reliable goal-scoring option.

Prediction

• Monaco 2-2 Benfica – A closely contested game with both teams sharing the spoils in an entertaining fixture.