Benfica came from a goal down against Paris Saint-Germain on Champions League matchday No. 3 to draw 1-1. Now, the Eagles travel to the French capital to face off with Paris Saint-Germain on Champions League matchday No. 4.
The Parisians go into the match following a surprise nil-nil draw against Reims in Ligue 1. Paris Saint-Germain's superstars failed to ignite in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Now, Christophe Galtier looks to get his misfiring superstars to get a big win in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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Benfica picked up a 4-2 win at the weekend in the Primeira Liga against Rio Ave. Roger Schmid’s Benfica are unbeaten this season in 16 matches in all competitions. The Eagles have a 6W-1D-0L record on the road this season, with 12 goals for and two against.
Benfica conceded a first-half goal to Paris Saint-Germain thanks to a Lionel Messi wonder strike, but a Danilo own goal squared the match. The Eagles had chances to win late in the game despite being outshot by PSG 15-8.
PSG should see plenty of the ball on Tuesday night. They kept 65% of the game’s possession on Champions League matchday No. 3. Playing at home should benefit Galtier’s team, especially after two straight draws in all competitions.
Sergio Ramos was sent off against Reims at the weekend in Ligue 1 but will be available to Galtier on Tuesday in the Champions League. Galtier won’t have Nuno Mendes due to a hamstring injury.
Messi is a doubt going into the game following a calf injury. The forward is in brilliant form, but the injury forced him to miss the midweek match with Reims.
Midfielder Renato Sanches is still out of action with a groin strain for PSG. Defender Prisnel Kimpembe is likely to miss the game as well.
Schmid could be without two players on Tuesday night. Defender Felipe Morato is out with an ankle injury, and centre-back Lucas Verissimo is nursing a knee injury.
The home team is unbeaten in the last three Champions League encounters between them. Benfica’s last trip to the Parc des Princes in the Champions League ended 3-0 in PSG’s favour.
Paris Saint-Germain are led in goals by Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in all competitions with 22 goals combined.
They have 11 goals apiece in all competitions. Mbappe has three Champions League goals, while Neymar has one this term.
Paris Saint-Germain have scored just six goals in three games in the Champions League, but they should add to their goals tally in the tournament on Tuesday night with a win against Benfica. The win could seal PSG’s progression to the round of 16.