In the next round of the UEFA Champions League 2024-2025, Benfica will face Barcelona in the round of 16, starting with the first match at the Estadio Da Luz in Portugal. Barcelona, the leader of the Spanish League, will arrive at this match after an impeccable streak in 2025, having won 12 of the last 15 matches played in various competitions, including their latest victory of 4-0 over Real Sociedad.
Benfica and Barcelona have had numerous encounters in the Champions League over the years, with 10 matches played between them. Although the Catalans have four victories against the two of the Portuguese, one of the most memorable moments was the final of the 1960-61 season, where the Eagles were crowned champions by winning 3-2. The last time they met in a knockout round was in the quarter-finals of the 2005-2006 edition, where Barcelona advanced with an aggregate score of 2-0.
The Portuguese team, Benfica, arrives at this matchup after a week of rest, as they did not play last weekend. Their last match was on February 26, where they defeated Braga 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup. With a solid position in the Primeira Liga, sitting in second place with 53 points, the Lusitanians have gone eight matches without a defeat in the League, Champions, and Cup, with seven victories and one draw to their name.
The match between Benfica and Barcelona will take place on Wednesday, March 5, at the Estadio Da Luz at 14:00 hours and can be watched through Caliente TV. It will be an exciting match between two teams with a shared history in the Champions League, both looking to give their best to advance in the European competition.
