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Barcelona v Benfica
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Kick Off: Tuesday 11th March at 17:45
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Competition: Champions League
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What TV Channel: TNT Sports 1
Benfica, needing to overturn the deficit, will be forced to go on the offensive from the outset, while Barcelona, buoyed by a resolute first-leg display despite adversity, will seek to manage the game and exploit spaces on the counter. The atmosphere will be further charged following the tragic passing of Barcelona’s long-serving team doctor, Carles Minarro Garcia, over the weekend, adding an emotional undercurrent to an already fiercely competitive contest.
⭐ Barcelona v Benfica Best Bet
Barcelona’s Champions League games this season have averaged 4.49 cards per match, with at least five being shown in four of their nine fixtures. However, Benfica significantly contribute to driving up this average, with their European matches producing an average of 5.53 cards, surpassing the five-card threshold in seven of their 11 UCL games.
Both recent head-to-head meetings saw a flurry of cards, with five yellows and a red brandished in each encounter. In fact, Benfica’s European campaign has already seen four red cards, while Barcelona has received three. The man in the middle, François Letexier, is no stranger to a busy evening – he has averaged five yellow cards per game in this season’s Champions League, issuing three reds in just five matches.
👕 Barcelona v Benfica Predicted XI
🔍 Barcelona v Benfica Player to Watch
⚫ Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Kerem Aktürkoğlu has emerged as a vital attacking outlet for Benfica, particularly from the right flank, where he has been a constant menace. His European form has been particularly impressive, as he averages 2.37 shots per 90 minutes in UCL competition, with 1.13 of those being on target. Across his last 2 European appearances, he has registered 4 shots on target, including 3 in the first leg against Barcelona. Furthermore, the Turkish winger has developed a knack for delivering on the biggest stage, with 4 of his 10 goals this season coming in the Champions League. Should he feature from the start, his attacking intent and eye for goal make him a prime candidate to test the opposition goalkeeper at least once.
📂 Barcelona v Benfica Cheat Sheet
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🔥 Barcelona v Benfica Streaks
These are team selections that have landed in the last five Champions League games ↙️
Barcelona 1+ goals scored (2+ in 4/5)
Barcelona 10+ shots (13+ in 4/5)
Barcelona 5+ shots on target (6+ in 4/5)
Barcelona 3+ corners (4+ in 4/5)
Barcelona opponents 1+ cards (4+ in 4/5)
Benfica 9+ shots
Benfica 4+ shots on target (6+ in 4/5)
Benfica opponents 3+ shots on target (4+ in 4/5)
Benfica 1+ cards (2+ in 4/5)
Benfica opponents 1+ cards
🏟️ Barcelona v Benfica Hit Rates
These are player selections that have landed in each of the last five Champions League games ↙️
Raphinha 2+ shots (3+ in 4/5)
Yamal 3+ shots (4+ in 4/5)
Lewandowski 1+ shots
Yamal 1+ shots on target (2+ in 4/5)
Araujo 1+ fouls committed
Schjelderup 1+ fouls committed
Aursnes 1+ shots
Di Maria 1+ shots
Pavlidis 1+ shots (3+ in 4/5)
Schjelderup 1+ shots
Aursnes 1+ tackles
Araujo 1+ tackles
🏁 Barcelona v Benfica Ref Watch
- Referee – François Letexier
| Average Cards (Y / R) | 3.00 / 0.40 |
| Fouls Given | 19.20 |
| Penalties | 0.30 |
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