Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a match between Benfica and AS Monaco. The group-stage clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Soccer Plus.
What They're Saying
Benfica manager Jorge Jesus (via UEFA): "To continue to play in the Champions League, we have to win. That gives us a chance of going through. If we do win, it will be because of our game plan. If we don't, it won't be for a lack of experience. We know what decisions to make to get results in this competition."
AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim: "This is a very important match for us. Another game against a good Benfica side. The group standings don't reflect their quality. As for us, we would have liked to have scored more so far, but we are also one of the teams with least goals conceded. Balance is crucial. We must keep the stability we had in the first three matches and then try to be more effective up front."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: AS Monaco's Valere Germain has two goals in league play this season. The 24-year-old has only featured in 10 Champions League minutes and will look to be effective in his projected start.
Benfica's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Júlio César; Maxi, Luisão, Jardel, André Almeida; Samaris, Enzo, Salvio, Gaitán; Talisca, Lima
AS Monaco's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Subašić; Fabinho, Elderson, Carvalho, Kurzawa; Toulalan, Kondogbia, Moutinho; Ferreira Carrasco, Germain, Martial
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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