A place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals is on the line as Barcelona host Benfica at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The Catalan giants hold a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg, thanks to a second-half strike from Raphinha in Portugal.

FC Barcelona vs. Benfica Preview

FC Barcelona vs. Benfica is scheduled for a 5.45 pm GMT kick-off time on Tuesday 11 March 2025. at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The FC Barcelona vs. Benfica game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.

Barcelona have been formidable at home this season, a factor that could play a crucial role in their bid to reach the quarter-finals for the second consecutive season. However, they will have to do so without young centre-back Pau Cubarsí, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the first leg. His absence will not be felt that much as Araujo is there to replace him.

Benfica face an uphill battle, having won just twice in 11 meetings against Barcelona. The Portuguese side must find a way to break down the Catalan defense and overturn the narrow deficit. With the Champions League quarter-finals within reach, Benfica will need to deliver a near-perfect performance in Catalonia to keep their European dreams alive. They met twice this season alone, and Barca have managed to defeat Benfica in both of the two occasions.

For Barcelona, progression would mark back-to-back appearances in the quarter-finals—an important milestone as they continue their rebuilding project under Hansi Flick. Benfica, on the other hand, are looking to defy history and stage a memorable comeback against a club that has largely had their number in previous encounters.

With everything to play for, expect a tense and thrilling contest under the lights in Barcelona.