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Benfica-Leipzig, a match from round 1 of the Champions League Group G at Estádio da Luz (8:00 pm). Follow the match live commentary on the MATCH CENTER of the Official Website.
PRE-MATCH
BENFICA'S STARTING XI: Odysseas; Tomás Tavares, Rúben, Ferro e Grimaldo; Fejsa, Taarabt, Pizzi, Cervi, Jota and Raul de Tomas.
Squad list
Goalkeepers: Ivan Zlobin and Odysseas;
Defenders: Jardel, Ferro, André Almeida, Rúben Dias, Grimaldo, Nuno Tavares and Tomás Tavares;
Midfielders: Fejsa, Samaris, Pizzi, Caio, Taarabt, Rafa, Cervi and David Tavares;
Forwards: Jota, Seferovic and Raul de Tomas.
Medical Report
The Benfica coach, Bruno Lage, has six players unavailable for the match against RB Leipzig.
Seferovic's preview
"We want to get a good result. In the last two years, thing did go so well, but we want to change that. Tomorrow we will give our all."
X-ray of Leipzig
Benfica's opponent secured a spot in the Champions League group stage after finishing in the 3rd place in the 2018/19 Bundesliga, a competition they lead this season.
