Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(7) 5 Goals 3 (5)
(2) 1 Assists 2 (3)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.4)
24.9 Average Age 29.1
182.9 Average Height (cm) 180.7
(1) 1 Shots pg 1.4 (1.1)
(60%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 48% (45%)
(1.1) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1.8) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League.

Missing Players

Benfica
Atletico
Player Reason Status Rating
Renato Sanches Out 6.1
Tiago Gouveia Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
César Azpilicueta Out N/A
Robin Le Normand Out 6.15
Pablo Barrios Doubtful 6.85

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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