Barcelona return to Champions League action on January 21 as they head to Benfica, with Wojciech Szczesny in the starting lineup.

It’s customary for the Champions League to overdeliver on drama but rarely quite like Tuesday night’s game between Barcelona and Benfica.

Portugal’s Benfica entertain Spain’s Barcelona in the league stage of the UEFA Champions League. The match at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon, Portugal, kicks off at 8pm (20:00 GMT). Benfica are second in their domestic league, Primeira Liga, three points behind cross-city rivals Sporting Lisbon, but are 15th in the 36-team league stage in Europe.

FC Barcelona will travel to Portugal to face Benfica Lisbon on Tuesday, eager to continue their strong run of form in the UEFA Champions League on Matchday 7. The Blaugrana have been among the top teams in the Champions League this season,

Champions League action kicks off in 2025 and Barcelona look to secure their place in the round of 16 when they visit Benfica. Barcelona dropped points in La Liga for the seventh time in their last eight games,

Benfica vs. Barcelona lineups, predicted starting 11, team news. Benfica head coach Bruno Lage is expected to have a full squad to pick from as Barcelona land in Lisbon. The hosts