Barcelona will try to protect their small first-leg lead when they play Benfica at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg. The Spanish side won 1-0 in Lisbon, even though they played most of the match with 10 men. Benfica now need a strong performance to turn things around and reach the quarter-finals.
📅 Match Date: March 11, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 11:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona
Team Preview
Barcelona’s Performance
Barcelona have not lost in their last 16 matches and have won five of their last seven home games. Even though the team is going through a tough time after the sad passing of their first-team doctor, they are focused on reaching the next round. They have a good record at home against Benfica and have not conceded a goal in their last three meetings in Spain.
Benfica’s Performance
Benfica were disappointed to lose the first leg, especially as they played with one more player for most of the match. However, they quickly bounced back with a 3-0 league win over Nacional. Their past record in the Champions League knockout rounds is not great, as they have lost five of their last six ties after losing the first leg. They also have a poor record in Spain, with only two wins in 13 matches.
Head-to-Head Record
🔹 Total Matches: 9
🔹 Barcelona Wins: 4
🔹 Draws: 3
🔹 Benfica Wins: 2
Key Stats
✅ Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 16 matches.
✅ Benfica have lost five of their last six Champions League knockout ties after losing the first leg.
✅ Barcelona have kept clean sheets in their last three home games against Benfica.
Match Prediction
Barcelona are playing well and have the advantage, while Benfica must work hard to make a comeback.
🔮 Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Benfica
Team News
Barcelona Team News
🚑 Injuries: Andreas Christensen, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Bernal
❌ Suspensions: Pau Cubarsi
📋 Squad Update: Lewandowski is expected to be fit, and Gavi is back in the squad.
🔵 Barcelona Possible Starting XI
Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde, Olmo, De Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski
Benfica Team News
🚑 Injuries: Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, Tiago Gouveia
❌ Suspensions: Alvaro Carreras
📋 Squad Update: Angel Di Maria is still out, and Bruma is not in the squad.
🔴 Benfica Possible Starting XI
Trubin (GK); Santos, Silva, Otamendi, Dahl, Aursnes, Barreiro, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, Schjelderup, Pavlidis
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Sony Network
✅ Score808
✅ Epics Sports
