The first stage of the playoffs of the Knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League continues on Wednesday, when Monaco host Benfica while the two parties continue a place in the round of 16.
This equality is a revenge of a league phase meeting from November, when Benfica won 3-2 in Monaco in an exciting match in both directions. The two parties will meet again this month after having published the same record during the league phase – the two finished with 13 points after eight games, but Benfica’s goal differential meant that they have finished a Place above their hosts on Wednesday.
Here’s what you need to know before connecting.
How to watch and dimensions
- Date: Wednesday February 12 | Time: 3. PM
- Location: Stade Louis II – Monaco
- Watch: Paramount +
- Odds: Monaco +135; Draw +250; Benfica +190
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Scenarios
The two parties had mixed results during the league phase, some more fascinating than others. Benfica was involved in a lot Match at High Score in the first round of the Champions League, including a 4-0 surprise victory against Atletico Madrid the match 2. They also impressed 2-0 victory against Juventus Match 8, but Was on the wrong side of the wrong side a few multi-way games along the way-they lost 3-1 against Feyenoord on match 3 and, perhaps the most memorable, failed in a 5-4 match against Barcelona the match 6.
Monaco had its own surprisingly pleasant results, including a 2-1 victory against Barcelona on day 1 and a 1-0 victory on Aston Villa on match 7. 3-0 against Arsenal and Inter, however, lifting how far they can Go forward in the Champions League this season. This list also includes Benfica’s 3-2 victory in Monaco, although the Ligue 1 team fell to 10 for most of the match.
That there is a rehearsal of the highly note league phase match between these two is the big question before this equality. Monaco will have their best scorers at their disposal, Eliesse Ben Seghir leading the pack with seven goals this season. This may not be the case for Benfica, however – Angel Di Maria, who has 14 goals in all competitions, deals with a muscle injury that could keep it out of the game.
Potential rounds of 16 games
For whatever the team that comes out of this equality, a pair of heavy strikers awaits you. Here is an overview of the predetermined agreements for the round of 16, which will be locked up on the draw on February 21.
- LiverpoolPossible opponents in the round of 16: PSG, Benfica, Monaco, Brest
- BarcelonaPossible opponents in the round of 16: PSG, Benfica, Monaco, Brest
Prediction
These two teams almost love to mark and concede to an equal measure, so another match at high score seems likely. Benfica will be paralyzed without Di Maria, so expect the game to end in unique conditions after 90 entertaining minutes. Take: Monaco 2, Benfica 2
