Champions League Benfica Vs. PSG – Team News & Predicted Line-Ups
It is another Champions league night and we look at Benfica Vs. PSG – Team News & Predicted Line-Ups
With both sides having had a strong start to the season, Paris Saint-UEFA Germain’s Champions League trip to Benfica could go a long way towards deciding the final standings in Group H.
Two victories each have put the duo in the lead for a knockout spot, ahead of Juventus and Maccabi Haifa. The next two matches between them could decide who finishes first.
PSG is under the usual pressure to make an impact in the Champions League, with their star-studded squad aiming to become European champions for the first time.
Benfica reached the Champions League quarterfinals in 2021/22 and currently holds a crucial advantage over Juventus — and they will want to keep that advantage for as long as possible.
When is Benfica vs. PSG?
PSG will play Benfica at Stadia da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal. It begins on Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. GMT.
Champions League Benfica Vs. PSG – Team News & Predicted Line-Ups
Predicted lineups for Benfica vs. PSG
Benfica’s injury situation remains unchanged ahead of this game, with Felipe Morato, Joao Victor, and Lucas Verissimo all out. Julian Draxler is set to make his debut against his former club.
Benfica’s predicted starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Grimaldo, Otamendi, A. Silva, Bah — Fernandes, Vlachodimos (GK) R. Silva, Neres — Ramos, Luis — Draxler
PSG head coach Christophe Galtier has been encouraged by the news that Marco Verratti has recovered from an injury, though Renato Sánchez is still out. Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé are expected to lead the attack in Lisbon.
PSG predicted lineup (3-4-3): Donnarumma (GK) — Ramos, Marquinhos, Mukiele —Mendes, Ruiz, Sanches, Hakimi — Messi, Mbappé, Neymar
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