Benfica vs Club Brugge live stream: How to watch Champions League fixture online tonight

Everything you need to know ahead of the second leg

Harry Latham-Coyle
Tuesday 07 March 2023 14:21 EST
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Benfica secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg
Benfica secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg (Getty Images)

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After a strong win in Belgium, Benfica will be hopeful of ensuring Champions League progress as they host Club Brugge.

Goals from Joao Mario and David Neres earned the Portuguese club a 2-0 lead after the first leg.

After topping Group H ahead of Paris Saint-Germain it continued a strong continental campaign for Roger Schmidt’s side.

It leaves plenty for Brugge to do as they seek to fight back and earn a quarter-final place.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixture:

When is Benfica vs Club Brugge?

The second leg between Benfica and Club Brugge is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 7 March at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BT Sport 2, with coverage from 7.30pm. Subscribers can stream the action via the BT Sport app or online player.

Confirmed line-ups

Benfica XI: Vlachodimos; Bah, A. Silva, Otamendi, Grimaldo; Florentino, Chiquinho; Mario, Aursnes, R. Silva; Ramos

Club BruggeXI: Mignolet; Mata, Mechele, Sylla, Meijer; Nielsen, Vanaken; Buchanan, Sowah, Yaremchuk; Lang

Odds

Benfica win 21/50

Draw 4/1

Club Brugge win 38/5

Prediction

Benfica book their place in the last eight with a confident home win. Benfica 3-1 Club Brugge

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