"Starting with the hosts, falling to a 2-0 loss away at Juventus last week, Benfica are now seeking a real miracle in the race to scrape a knockout stage ticket. Putting just six points on the board from any of their seven Champions League appearances this season, Jose Mourinho's men have won just a trio of their previous seven appearances across all competitions and they have shown some recent inconsistencies."
"Benfica Team News Although summer recruit Richard Rios might be inching towards a return, the former Palmeiras youngster is not expected to feature here. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury issues, the likes of Alexander Bah, Dodi Lukebakio and Joao Veloso remain on the sidelines. While attacking talisman Vangelis Pavlidis might have missed from the spot away in Turin last week, the Greek international will spearhead Benfica's charge in the final third."
Benfica face Real Madrid in Lisbon to conclude Champions League group stage play while needing a miracle to reach the knockout phase after a 2-0 loss at Juventus. Benfica have collected six points from seven group appearances this season and have shown recent inconsistencies across competitions. Home form remains strong, with four consecutive wins at the Estadio da Luz by an aggregate 10-1, including a 4-0 victory over Estrela. Richard Rios is unlikely to feature and Alexander Bah, Dodi Lukebakio and Joao Veloso are sidelined. Vangelis Pavlidis will lead the attack and Nicolas Otamendi will start centrally. Real Madrid have experienced turbulence behind the scenes. Betting markets indicate both teams to score, with odds 3/5 at Dachbet.
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