Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen match as part of the Europe - UEFA Champions League tournament.
Match events:
| 41' | I. Maza Unsportsmanlike conduct | |||
| 55' | E. Tapsoba | |||
| 57' | P. Schick / C. M. Kofane | |||
| 57' | M. Tillman / C. Echeverri | |||
| D. Lukebakio Holding | 62' | |||
| 65' | P. Schick (0 - 1) | |||
| A. Schjelderup / S. Dahl | 69' | |||
| G. Prestianni / G. Sudakov | 69' | |||
| A. Dedic / L. Barreiro | 69' | |||
| N. Otamendi Roughing | 78' | |||
| 79' | M. Tillman Holding | |||
| 88' | E. Ben Seghir / E. Poku | |||
| R. Rios Unsportsmanlike conduct | 90+1' |
Welcome to the live broadcast of a thrilling fourth-round encounter in the UEFA Champions League, where Lisbon's Benfica hosts the German champions, Bayer Leverkusen, at their legendary Estádio da Luz. For the Portuguese club, this is a decisive match in their fight to keep their playoff hopes alive, while the 'Werkself' aim to bounce back from a crushing defeat in the last round.
Kick-off: November 5, 2025, 20:00 UTC (23:00 MSK) Stadium: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon Competition: UEFA Champions LeagueBenfica vs Bayer Leverkusen: Match Preview
Benfica has had a very poor start to their Champions League campaign, securing only one point from three matches and sitting in 34th place in the overall standings. The Eagles lost to Chelsea (0-1) and Qarabağ (2-3), managing only a draw against Shakhtar Donetsk (2-2). In the Portuguese league, Roger Schmidt's team is performing much better. Bayer Leverkusen, under Xabi Alonso, on the other hand, is playing powerful football, but the team has not always been consistent in Europe. In the last round, the Germans suffered a crushing 7-2 defeat to PSG, which was a significant blow. The head-to-head history between these teams is quite rich: in six matches, Benfica has won twice, Bayer three times, and one game ended in a draw.
Team Form and Analysis
Benfica
The Estádio da Luz is a true fortress for Benfica, where the team is traditionally strong. The Eagles will be highly motivated to redeem themselves in front of their fans for their poor start to the tournament. The team's attacking prowess is led by the veteran Ángel Di María and the Brazilian David Neres. However, Lisbon has serious defensive issues, having conceded at least two goals in their last three Champions League matches. Furthermore, key left-back Juan Bernat will miss the match due to injury.
Bayer Leverkusen
After the humiliating defeat in Paris, Xabi Alonso's team will be eager to prove it was just a fluke. The 'Werkself' possess one of the most potent attacks in Europe, featuring stars like Victor Boniface and Florian Wirtz. In the Bundesliga, Bayer continues to fight for the top spots. However, an away trip to Lisbon is never easy, and the team will face fierce resistance from a motivated opponent. Bayer also has injury concerns: striker Patrik Schick and defender Edmond Tapsoba are sidelined.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Benfica (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Morato; Neves, Kökçü; Di María, Silva, Neres; Arthur.
- Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Hradecky; Kossounou, Tah, Hincapié; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Wirtz; Boniface.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
The match promises to be extremely tense and unpredictable. Benfica, at home, is capable of beating any opponent, and they desperately need a win. Bayer is stronger on paper and will be looking to bounce back from their failure in Paris.
- Main Prediction: Draw. Given Benfica's extreme motivation at home and the class of Bayer, who will want to avoid a second consecutive UCL defeat, a draw seems the most likely outcome.
- Total Goals Prediction: Both teams to score. Benfica has defensive problems but is strong in attack at home. Bayer has one of the best attacks in Europe. An exchange of goals in such a game is almost inevitable.