Live Coverage: Benfica Faces Arsenal in Women’s Champions League Clash
In an exciting matchup, Benfica will face Arsenal in the Women’s Champions League tonight. This highly anticipated game will kick off at 8 PM CEST. Both teams are looking to recover from recent defeats in the competition.
Team Changes and Lineups
Benfica’s Setup
Benfica is expected to play in a 4-3-3 formation. The possible starting lineup includes:
- Pauels
- Amado
- Gomes
- Ucheibe
- Lund
- Tristao
- Cameirao
- Gasper
- Alves
- Diana Silva
- Moller
The substitutes for Benfica include Rute Costa, Prat, Joana Silva, Martin-Prieto, Almeida, Carole Costa, Engesvik, Martins, Pauleta, Davidson, Boeckmann, and Guedes.
Arsenal’s Lineup
Arsenal, fresh from a win over Brighton, will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with four changes:
- Van Domselaar
- Fox
- Wubben-Moy
- Catley
- Hinds
- Little
- Cooney-Cross
- Smith
- Caldentey
- Mead
- Russo
In their squad, Arsenal also has notable substitutes including Codina, McCabe, Maanum, Kelly, Foord, Pelova, Nighswonger, Blackstenius, Harwood, and Liddiard.
Match Context
Both teams enter this match looking to correct course after losses. Arsenal’s Champions League title defense began poorly with a 2-1 loss to Lyon. Benfica also suffered a defeat in their opening match this season, losing 2-1 to Juventus.
Despite recent struggles, Benfica has a strong domestic record, boasting five consecutive Portuguese titles. However, they seek to make a significant impact in European competition, having not advanced past the quarter-finals previously.
This clash presents an opportunity for both teams to gain crucial points in the Women’s Champions League. Victory could revitalize Arsenal’s hopes and help Benfica establish their status on the European stage.
Fans can look forward to a riveting encounter as these clubs vie for success against the backdrop of high stakes in women’s football.
