Barcelona vs. Benfica: Preview, team news, prediction for Champions League match

The second legs of the Champions League's Round of 16 kick off Tuesday, and the first match on the schedule is Barcelona vs. Benfica.

Barcelona claimed a 1-0 victory in last week's first leg, although it was an atypical display as the Blaugrana were on the back foot for much of the match.

Now the teams will reconvene in Spain, albeit at Barcelona's temporary home, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, rather than Camp Nou due to ongoing renovations at the famous ground.

Regardless, Barca will look to take advantage of familiar surroundings to cement their spot in the next round.

Here's what to know about Barcelona and Benfica before their second leg match.

Barcelona vs. Benfica: Head-to-head and recent statistics

• All-time UCL meetings: 11
• Barcelona wins: 5
• Draws: 4
• Benfica wins: 2

Last week's victory put Barcelona at five wins from 11 total Champions League matches against Benfica.

Barcelona vs. Benfica: Team news

Barcelona

• Injured: Ter Stegen, Bernal, Christensen
• Suspended: Cubarsi

Benfica

• Injured: Bah, M. Silva, Di Maria, Florentino
• Ineligible:  Bruma
• Suspended: Carreras

Barcelona vs. Benfica: What the managers are saying

Hansi Flick, Barcelona

(via Barcelona)

"We have to pressure more against Benfica and defend well. In Lisbon we saw how they can counter and we have to be careful.

"We have to be focused and have the right attitude to get the win. We are preparing well; it's an important moment for the club and we want to do well."

Bruno Lage, Benfica

(via Foot Boom)

"We always felt we could have achieved different results. It’s crucial to understand how we can build on the two games we had against Barcelona. We must have courage, ambition, and play our game, creating our opportunities and scoring our goals to move forward. It would be a tremendous honour."

Barcelona vs. Benfica prediction

Barcelona are set to make it three wins from three matches against Benfica in the Champions League this season, as it's hard to see anything other than a victory for the Blaugrana at home.

Prediction: Barcelona 2-0 Benfica

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