SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid will both be eager to secure their second victory of the new Champions League campaign as they clash at the Estadio Universitario de Lisboa. The Portuguese side is set to host Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League, with both teams coming off wins in their first matches and looking to continue their winning momentum on Wednesday.
In their opening fixture, Benfica faced Serbian side FK Crvena Zvezda. Despite being expected to dominate, the match didn’t go as planned, and the Portuguese club had to fight hard to secure a 2-1 victory. As they prepare for this challenging encounter against Atletico Madrid, Benfica will aim to build on their success while looking for a more commanding performance.
Benfica vs Atletico Madrid Team News & Tactics
SL Benfica
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Trubin; Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Fernandez; Aursnes, Luis, Kokcu; Di Maria, Pavlidis, Akturkoglou
Atletico Madrid
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Oblak; Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Reinildo; De Paul, Llorente, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez, Correa
Key Stats
- Benfica have won each of their last four outings across all competitions, demonstrating their strong form.
- Atletico Madrid have struggled recently, failing to win in two of their last three matches.
- Under Diego Simeone, the team has shown solid defensive capabilities, conceding only three goals in their last eight outings.
- Atletico Madrid is currently on a nine-match unbeaten run in the 2024/25 season, reflecting their resilience.
- Since taking charge, Bruno Lage has guided Benfica to secure a perfect 12 out of 12 points in the league, showcasing his impact on the team.
Player to Watch
Julian Alvarez
Prediction
SL Benfica 1-3 Atletico Madrid
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