The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout round is here, and while we don't know all the specific matchups yet, Chelsea FC vs Benfica is one that certainly stands out. The knockout round should give the tournament an added jolt of excitement, which it certainly needs. The group stage provided some nice upsets, and a fair amount of drama here and there, but interest and attention … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Benfica (Club World Cup)
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Chelsea FC Team News vs Benfica: Suspension Situation Update
Nicolas Jackson remains suspended for Chelsea FC as they begin their Club World Cup knockout round campaign against Benfica. Jackson will serve the second of his two match ban in the round of 16 against a side that were surprise group winners. Chelsea FC are quite fortunate however, in that Nico is their only suspended player for this upcoming match. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Benfica: Suspension Situation Update
FC Bayern Munich Starting Lineup Prediction vs Benfica (Club World Cup)
Bayern Munich are one of four teams in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup field that took all six points possible from their first two group stage clashes. No one did it with as much authority as FC Bayern though, who currently have a tournament best +11 goal differential. Although maybe by the time you read this, Manchester City will he earned their way into this group. Benfica will … [Read more...] about FC Bayern Munich Starting Lineup Prediction vs Benfica (Club World Cup)
Bayern Munich Team News vs Benfica: Jamal Musiala, Kim Min-jae
Bayern Munich have resumed training ahead of Tuesday's Club World Cup group stage finale versus Benfica, and a couple names on the list are noteworthy: Jamal Musiala and Kim Min-jae. In Friday's win over Boca Juniors, Musiala had to be subbed off in the 82', which was only 25 minutes after he had entered the pitch, in the 57'. … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich Team News vs Benfica: Jamal Musiala, Kim Min-jae
FC Barcelona vs Benfica Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona got some unexpected additional rest on Sunday, ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night versus Benfica. But the reason why is quite tragic. Barca's home La Liga fixture against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed only 20 minutes before kickoff due to the sudden death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Benfica Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
Andreas Christensen has suffered a new injury setback, after having just returned to full fitness. The defender has a calf problem, with FC Barcelona having confirmed that he'll be out until April sometime. Christensen is the only situation that has changed for the Blaugranes, injury wise. So with that said, we'll move on to Benfica, where there are a lot of absences to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Benfica (Champions League)
Good times have come back for the Catalan club. FC Barcelona are back on top of table in La Liga, and set to resume their UEFA Champions League campaign on Tuesday night with a trip to Benfica. The Blaugranes looked about as good as any of the 36 teams that competed in the first portion of competition, finishing only two points behind Liverpool for first place in the overall … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Benfica (Champions League)
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Benfica
FC Barcelona will head to Benfica on Tuesday night feeling a lot better about their Champions League campaign than they are about their La Liga season. Or at least they should feel that way. Most certainly their supporter base would echo that sentiment! … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Benfica
FC Barcelona Team News at Benfica: Dani Olmo, Inigo Martinez
FC Barcelona have a new injury concern in Spanish forward and summer acquisition Dani Olmo. It has been confirmed that the attacking midfielder/left winger will miss out on the next match, a trip to Benfica for a Champions League due to a calf strain. There is some good Dani Olmo news though- he is not expected to be out very long. It has been reported that he'll miss just … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Benfica: Dani Olmo, Inigo Martinez
Man United Transfer Talk: Inacio, Silva, Todibo, Tapsoba
International break is the perfect time to talk Manchester United transfer rumors (it's never too early), and we have a list of four central defender targets to cover. The center back position has long been a major problem area for Man United, and well, the woes are just continuing. It's a major revolving door, as the names often change, but issues remain. … [Read more...] about Man United Transfer Talk: Inacio, Silva, Todibo, Tapsoba
