Match Timeline
Lineups (4-2-3-1 vs 4-3-3)
- 1 Anatolii Trubin Goalkeeper
- 21 Andreas Schjelderup Midfield
- 10 Heorhii Sudakov Midfield
- 14 Vangelis Pavlidis Offence
- 25 Gianluca Prestianni Right Winger
- 18 Leandro Barreiro Martins Central Midfield
- 8 Fredrik Aursnes Defensive Midfield
- 17 Amar Dedić Right-Back
- 44 Tomas Araujo Centre-Back
- 30 Nicolás Otamendi Centre-Back
- 26 Samuel Dahl Left-Back
- 1 Thibaut Courtois Goalkeeper
- 18 Álvaro Carreras Defence
- 30 Franco Mastantuono Midfield
- 10 Kylian Mbappé Centre-Forward
- 7 Vinicius Junior Left Winger
- 15 Arda Guler Right Winger
- 14 Aurélien Tchouameni Defensive Midfield
- 5 Jude Bellingham Attacking Midfield
- 8 Federico Valverde Central Midfield
- 17 Raúl Centre-Back
- 24 Dean Huijsen Centre-Back
SL Benfica Season
Real Madrid Season
SL Benfica Last 5
Real Madrid Last 5
Head-to-Head
Form Analysis
SL Benfica Performance
Real Madrid Performance
Match Statistics
* Projected stats.
Expected Goals (xG)
Live Commentary & Analysis
In a thrilling encounter, SL Benfica triumphed over Real Madrid with a stunning 4-2 victory. The Eagles showcased their offensive prowess, securing a memorable win that will echo in the Champions League history.
What an exhilarating first half! SL Benfica leads Real Madrid 2-1, showcasing incredible skill and determination. Can they maintain this momentum? The second half promises even more excitement as both teams vie for crucial points!
We're underway! SL Benfica faces off against Real Madrid in what promises to be an electrifying match. Both teams are on the attack, showcasing their talents. Who will break the deadlock first? Stay tuned!
Update: Real Madrid's starting backline is sidelined due to injuries, including Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão.
In the UEFA Champions League clash at Estádio da Luz, SL Benfica will host Real Madrid in what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The math model has predicted a 46% chance of a SL Benfica victory, making this a potential value bet for fans and bettors alike. The model likely considered Benfica's recent form, home advantage, and their past performances in European competitions. Real Madrid, while traditionally strong, may face challenges as they have shown occasional vulnerabilities away from home. With betting tips suggesting a safety pick of 1X, this indicates that even if Benfica doesn't win, they are unlikely to lose. Additionally, forecasting over 2.5 goals and both teams to score (BTTS) validates the expectation of an attacking game, as both teams possess potent offensive capabilities. An ideal score prediction of 2-1 reflects this anticipated attacking style. As a thrilling match in the Champions League draws near, the odds favor a competitive display in which Benfica could very well come out on top, emphasizing the importance of tactical planning and execution to succeed against a formidable opponent like Real Madrid.
Standings & Context
Currently, SL Benfica sits at position #3 (45 pts). They face Real Madrid who occupy the #2 spot (51 pts).
Performance Analysis
Looking at numbers, SL Benfica has averaged 2.10 goals at home. Real Madrid travels with an away scoring record of 2.09 goals.
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