Benficareturn to the Stade Louis II for the second time this season, this time locking horns with Monacoin the UEFA Champions League knockout round playoffs on Wednesday night.
Former Borussia Monchengladbach tactician Adi Hutter has introduced an exciting, attack-minded approach in the principality, but his side have struggled for consistency across all competitions since mid-autumn. They head into this clash on the back of a bruising 4-1 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. Denis Zakaria briefly restored parity after 17 minutes, but a dominant second-half display saw Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and an Ousmane Dembélé brace put the game beyond reach.
On the other hand, former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage continues to steer a Benfica side that, despite the off-field turbulence surrounding rivals Porto and Sporting CP, have failed to hit top gear in the Primeira Liga. The Lisbon heavyweights head into this fixture following two labored 3-2 victories over Estrela da Amadora and Moreirense, capping off a streak of mixed performances across all competitions.
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Monaco vs Benfica kick-off time
The Champions League match will be played at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with kick-off at 3 pm ET/ 12 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Monaco vs Benfica lineups
4-4-2
Formation
4-3-3
BENASM-Line up
ASMSubstitutes
Manager
A. Huetter
BEN-Line up
BENSubstitutes
Manager
B. Lage
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
Injuries and Suspensions
Monaco team news
Monaco have a growing list of absentees, with midfield lynchpin Lamine Camara among the most notable, meaning Soungoutou Magassa could step in against the very club he netted his first professional goal against in November. Defensive options are also thin, as Christian Mawissa serves a suspension following his red card against Inter, while both Jordan Teze and Wilfried Singo remain doubtful.
Up front, George Ilenikhena and Folarin Balogun are still nursing injuries, opening the door for January arrival Mika Biereth to potentially make his Champions League bow. The young forward wasted no time making an impact at his new club, highlighted by a stunning hat trick against Auxerre.
Benfica team news
For Benfica, both Alexander Bah and Manu Silva limped off in the first half of their weekend win over Moreirense, putting their availability in doubt. Angel Di Maria and Arthur Cabral sat out that match due to minor knocks but are expected to be in contention for this crucial European showdown, with the latter vying for a starting spot against the red-hot Vangelis Pavlidis.
Defensive frailties have plagued the Portuguese giants, conceding 12 goals in their last five outings. However, veteran center-back Nicolas Otamendi has done his part to offset those struggles, finding the net in consecutive matches as he continues to lead from the back.
Form
ASM-Form
ASM- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/11
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
BEN-Form
BENBenfica
3
-
2
Moreirense
W
Estrela da Amadora
2
-
3
Benfica
W
Juventus
0
-
2
Benfica
W
Casa Pia AC
3
-
1
Benfica
L
Benfica
4
-
5
Barcelona
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 13/12
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Record
ASMLast 4 matches
BEN0
Wins
1
Draw
3
Wins
Goals scored
7- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/4
- Both teams scored
- 2/4