Benfica and Atlético de Madrid you see the faces in the second match of the UEFA Champions League group stage. The mattress team is looking for its second consecutive victory in the European competition, where it visits the complicated field of Da Luz.
The mattress team will have to overcome the wear and tear of Sunday’s Madrid derby against Real Madrid at the Cívitas Metropolitano (1-1). Angel Correa’s goal allowed him to scratch a point and leaves him with 16 points in the standings.
Has made important reinforcements Atlético, who wants to overcome the UEFA Champions League group stage. The midfielder has arrived Connor Gallagher (Chelsea) to give ‘muscle’ to the spinal cord. The big signing is ‘the spider’ Julián Álvarez (Manchester City)which together with Antoine Griezmann He hopes to give a leap in quality to the rojiblanco attack. The French striker, a great star of the team, also announced this week his retirement from the French team.
Atlético de Madrid has a demanding 24-25 season ahead, where in addition to competing in LaLiga EA Sports, the UEFA Champions League and the Copa del Reywill have ahead of him Club World Cup, a new competition. On the first day beat RB Leipzig 2-1 at the Metropolitano, with three points.
Simeone will not be able to count on the injured Azpilicueta in defense. Yes indeed, recovers Pablo Barrios after leaving his muscle injury behind and can add in the center of the field. Koke Resurrección, Rodrigo De Paul and Gallagher himself They aim to repeat in the midfield against a team as dangerous as Benfica Portuguese.
Besides, Atlético de Madrid wants to achieve six out of six in this UEFA Champions League group. It also has Alexander Sorloth up front, in addition to a Le Normand who in defense with Giménez and Reinildo They have given the Colchonero team a plus at the back.
It is measured hard Benfica in Da Luz, who also arrives with three points in his locker. The Lisbon team won on the first day to Red Star 1-2, thanks to goals from Kerem Aktürkoglu and Orkun Köckü, respectively.
When is Benfica – Atlético de Madrid in the UEFA Champions League played?
The match is played this Wednesday, October 2, at 9:00 p.m.
Where to watch Benfica – Atlético de Madrid in the UEFA Champions League?
The match can be seen on Movistar Plus+ (M7), M+ Champions League 2 (M61 O116) and M+ Champions League 4 (M180 O276), channels of the Movistar Plus platform. You can follow all the information about the match live on the Mundo Deportivo website.
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