Key occasions
Preamble
Hey and welcome to dwell, minute-by-minute protection of Benfica v Arsenal within the WCL. Arsenal's Champions League defence bought off to a false begin final week with a 2-1 defeat at residence to Lyon; and whereas it's too early to speak of must-win video games, they'll be eager to rise up and working in Lisbon tonight.
It gained't be easy in opposition to a Benfica aspect who've gained 5 Portuguese titles in a row. In addition they began this season's competitors with a 2-1 defeat, of their case away to Juventus. However in contrast to Arsenal, Benfica don't have a lot pedigree on this match – at the least not but. Their greatest run, two seasons in the past, ended with a 6-2 combination defeat to Lyon within the quarter-finals.
Benfica, and Portuguese soccer extra typically, will need to make a dent within the competitors as quickly as spossible. Victory over the reigning champions can be a pleasant place to start out.
Kick off 8pm
