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Just some hours stay earlier than Barcelona’s conflict in opposition to Benfica kicks off at Estadio da Luz, and one can anticipate a thriller to ensue.
The Catalans haven’t crushed them of their final two video games in Europe and shall be trying to set scores proper. Benfica, in the meantime, will hope to take three vital factors of their pursuit of a top-8 spot.
Hansi Flick and Co. shall be with out Dani Olmo on the evening because the midfielder suffered a light muscular niggle. However, they are going to be decided to win and return to their good spell of momentum after the hiccup in opposition to Getafe.
Benfica legend speaks out
Chatting with the media forward of the large European conflict later at present, Benfica legend Paulo Madeira gave his two cents on Barcelona, their younger expertise and their possibilities at Estadio de Luz.
He started by praising Hansi Flick’s group for his or her high quality and expertise throughout the sector.
“I’m following them. The outcomes they’ve obtained not too long ago, beating Madrid with these numbers are usually not achieved day by day. In opposition to a Actual Madrid with gamers from one other planet.”
He then spoke on the younger expertise blossoming in Catalonia and had very excessive reward for Lamine Yamal.
“Barcelona has some kids with numerous potential. Lamine for me within the subsequent few years shall be Ballon d’Or, for certain. He has a high quality far above regular.”
Future Ballon d’Or. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
The legend was then requested what Barcelona’s largest threats in opposition to Benfica can be, to which he stated,
“Barça has its weapons, particularly from the midfield and above. Gamers who can determine in a second.”
He then identified Barcelona captain Raphinha as a decisive participant who may take the sport by its scruff.
“Raphinha, for instance, is a man who has unimaginable pace. Nice participant.”
Lastly, he revealed what he thought would unfold later tonight in Portugal, each from an environment standpoint and a prediction side.
“I believe will probably be an ideal sport, actually. As a result of circumstances, with the rain that’s falling, the sport will be sooner than regular.”
“As they beat us in 1991 by 2-1 on the Camp Nou, I believe this time we are going to return it. 2-1 for Benfica,” he concluded.
Supply: SPORT
