Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(6) 4 Goals 2 (2)
(2) 1 Assists 1 (2)
(7) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.3 (6.3)
24.7 Average Age 29.1
182.9 Average Height (cm) 180.7
(1.6) 1.8 Shots pg 1.5 (1.5)
(63%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 51% (46%)
(1.3) 1.3 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.6) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League.

Missing Players

Benfica
Atletico
Player Reason Status Rating
Renato Sanches Out N/A
Tiago Gouveia Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
César Azpilicueta Out N/A
Robin Le Normand Out 6.15
Pablo Barrios Doubtful N/A

Team News

Benfica
Atletico
  • Renato Sanches and Tiago Gouveia are both absent for Benfica.
  • Cesar Azpilicueta is ruled out for Atletico Madrid, while Pablo Barrios will be assessed.
  • Robin Le Normand suffered a serious head injury in the Madrid Derby and is likely to be sidelined for some time.

Prediction

  • Benfica made it four wins in a row in all competitions with Saturday's 5-1 victory over Gil Vicente.
  • The Portuguese side made a winning start in the Champions League two weeks ago, against Crvena Zvezda.
  • Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, claimed a last-gasp point at home to rivals Real Madrid late on Sunday night.
  • Diego Simeone's side are yet to taste defeat in any competition so far this season, and should get a result here.
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