Benfica-Bruges, the probable formations

Benfica-Bruges, the probable formations

Tuesday night Champions League returns with the return matches of the round of 16. At the ‘Da Luz’ at 9 p.m. the challenge between Benfica and Bruges takes the stage. The Lusitanians, victorious 2-0 in the first leg, have one foot in the quarterfinals. The Belgians must hope for a miracle to clinch qualification.

Schmidt seems intent on confirming the first leg eleven with only one change in the middle of the field: replacing Chiquinho will be Aursnes. Untouchable Joao Mario in the three-quarter, with David Neres and Rafa Silva behind the only point Gonçalo Ramos.

In the guests weighs the absence of former Bologna Skov Olsen, also out of Hendry due to disqualification: in his place will be Sylla. Confirmation in attack for Jutglà, paired with Lang.

Probable formations

BENFICA (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Bah, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Grimaldo; Aursnes, Florentino; Joao Mario, David Neres, Rafa Silva; Gonçalo Ramos. All. Schmidt

BRUGES (4-4-2): Mignolet; Mata, Mechele, Sylla, Meijer; Sowah, Nielsen, Vanaken, Buchanan; Jutglà, Lang. All. Parker