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How to watch Benfica vs Barcelona; Champions League matchday 7 broadcast

Find out the schedule and how to watch Benfica vs Barcelona: possible lineups, predictions, and more from the Champions League.

By Angel Carrillo Hernández

Lamine Yamal | Photo: @FCBarcelona
Lamine Yamal | Photo: @FCBarcelona
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The Benfica vs Barcelona match will be broadcast on Paramount+, ViX (Free), TUDN, and UniMas on Tuesday, January 21, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. From the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Benfica, led by Bruno Lage, will aim to assert their home dominance in this crucial Champions League match. Meanwhile, Barcelona, under Hans-Dieter Flick, will look to reinforce their position as one of the tournament favorites. Discover how both teams are performing, their recent results, possible lineups, and all the details of this thrilling encounter.

How Is Benfica Performing?

Benfica enters this match needing to secure vital points in the Champions League, supported by solid performances in domestic competitions. In their latest Primeira Liga match, they secured a 4-0 victory over Famalicao, showcasing offensive efficiency and complete control of the game from the start. Before this triumph, they achieved a 3-1 win over Farense in the Taca de Portugal, demonstrating their ability to adapt to different styles of play.

However, in the League Cup, they drew an exciting match against Sporting CP that ended 17-16 on penalties, revealing defensive issues in critical moments. Internationally, they recorded a goalless draw against Bologna in their last European outing, displaying defensive solidity but lacking creativity to break through the opposition’s lines.

Recent Benfica Matches:

  • January 17: Benfica 4-0 Famalicao
  • January 14: Farense 1-3 Benfica
  • January 11: Sporting CP 17-16 Benfica (penalties)
  • January 8: Benfica 3-0 Braga
  • December 11: Benfica 0-0 Bologna

How Is Barcelona Performing?

Barcelona comes into this match as one of the tournament favorites, supported by consistent performances in both domestic and European competitions. In their most recent LaLiga match, they drew 1-1 against Getafe, dominating possession but failing to convert several clear scoring opportunities. Earlier, they crushed Real Betis 5-1 in the Copa del Rey, delivering an impressive offensive display that highlighted their attacking prowess.

In the Supercopa de Espana, they defeated Real Madrid 5-2 in a match that combined tactical solidity with counterattacking precision. Before that, they overcame Athletic Club 2-0, excelling in defensive discipline and transition play. These strong performances contrast with losses to Atletico Madrid and CD Leganes in earlier matches, which exposed defensive weaknesses.

Recent Barcelona Matches:

  • January 18: Getafe 1-1 Barcelona
  • January 15: Barcelona 5-1 Real Betis
  • January 12: Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona
  • January 8: Athletic Club 0-2 Barcelona
  • January 4: UD Barbastro 0-4 Barcelona

Possible Lineups

Benfica:

  • Anatolii Trubin
  • Tomas Araujo
  • Nicolas Otamendi
  • Antonio Silva
  • Alvaro Fernandez
  • Leandro Martins
  • Florentino Luis
  • Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
  • Orkun Kokcu
  • Andreas Schjelderup
  • Vangelis Pavlidis

Barcelona:

  • Inaki Pena
  • Jules Kounde
  • Ronald Araujo
  • Pau Cubarsi
  • Alejandro Balde Martinez
  • Marc Casado Torras
  • Pedri
  • Lamine Yamal
  • Gavi
  • Raphinha
  • Robert Lewandowski

Predictions

Odds:

  • Benfica: +260
  • Draw: +300
  • Barcelona: -109

Match Details

  • Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
  • Tournament: Champions League
  • Stadium: Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica

How to Watch Benfica vs Barcelona Live?

  • Broadcast: Paramount+, ViX (Free), TUDN, and UniMas

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