Champions League 2025-2026: Benfica-Bayer Leverkusen, the likely lineups

Benfica-Bayer Leverkusen is one of the many matches scheduled for Wednesday night on the fourth day of the Champions League. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Da Luz. Low-ranked match in Portugal: the Eagles, last in the standings, are still without points; the Aspirins, at 2, are no better off, still chasing their first European joy.

Mourinho is banking on Pavlidis in attack, with Barreiro behind him in the three-quarter, complemented by Lukebakio and Sudakov. In midfield Barrenechea will partner Rios, in defense the Araujo-Otamendi pair.

Hjulmand must do without the disqualified Andrich in midfield: room for Echeverri, alongside Garcia, with Arthur and Grimaldo on the flanks. Schick will be in attack, supported by Kofane and Poku in the three-quarter.

Probable lineups

Benfica (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Aursnes, Tomás Araújo, Otamendi, Dahl;, Barrenechea, Rios; Lukébakio, Barreiro, Sudakov; Pavlidis. Coach: Mourinho.

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Flekken; Quansah, Badé, Tapsoba; Arthur, García, Echeverri, Grimaldo; Kofane, Pok; Schick. Coach: Hjulmand.

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