The rhythm doesn’t stop. FC Barcelona has no time to celebrate the thrashing of Real Sociedad that took them to the top of the league and they already have to think about the Champions League match against Benfica. Hansi Flick‘s Barça start as clear favourites in the last sixteen of the Champions League, but they have to prove it in the Da Luz stadium against a Portuguese team against whom they already experienced a crazy match
FC Barcelona climbed back to the top of the LaLiga EA Sports table after a display of goals and good play against Real Sociedad. Imanol’s team, however, was altered by a sending off for Elustondo in the 16th minute, which left them a man down for an hour. That was the end of the game and Hansi Flick’s team had a feast: 4-0 Gerard Martín and Marc Casadó scored their first goals for Barça; Lewandowski did not miss his chance and Aráujo also joined in the fun.
The Catalan team wants to maintain its scoring ability, having scored 124 goals in 40 games (average of 3.1), against a Benfica against whom it already had a goal-filled duel Both teams crossed paths in the Champions League play-offs where Barça ended up winning 4-5 after coming back from 4-2 down. In the Champions League play-offs Barça won 4-5 after coming back from 4-2 down.
The Lisbon team is in second place in the Primeira Liga with 53 points, tied with Sporting CP In the Champions League, they have just beaten AS Monaco in the Playoffs, winning 4-3 on aggregate. They will be looking to take the advantage in this first leg of the last sixteen, where they will have the support of their fans at the Da Luz stadium. It is expected to be another goal-filled encounter, with both teams opting to play an attacking game.
United States
When is Benfica vs. FC Barcelona in the Champions League?
The match between Benfica and Barcelona will take place on Wednesday, March 5, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT at Estádio da Luz (Lisbon).
Where to watch Benfica vs. FC Barcelona in the Champions League?
Fans in the U.S. can watch the game live on CBS Sports, Paramount+, and Univision (Spanish broadcast).
United Kingdom
When is Benfica vs. FC Barcelona in the Champions League?
The match between Benfica and Barcelona is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, at 8:00 PM GMT at Estádio da Luz (Lisbon).
Where to watch Benfica vs. FC Barcelona in the Champions League?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and Discovery+.
Canada
When is Benfica vs. FC Barcelona in the Champions League?
The match between Benfica and Barcelona will take place on Wednesday, March 5, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT at Estádio da Luz (Lisbon).
Where to watch Benfica vs. FC Barcelona in the Champions League?
Canadian fans can watch the match live on DAZN.